I am a graduate of Eckerd College's great Creative Writing program, and one of the biggest things I learned was that I loved teaching and tutoring others. I spent many afternoons tutoring my peers, and it was then that I decided that I wanted to be a teacher. I love helping out people, becoming fast and true friends, and seeing them achieve their goals.

I volunteered at the YMCA International Learning Center, where I have spent the last 6 months helping people learn English and prepare for...