Born and raised in the US, outside of the Philadelphia area. As a native English speaker, I have been growing my love of language since I was a child. I read, write, and teach English every day as linguistics is one of my passions in life. Other passions include travel, sport, and music. I travel often while I work and recently took trips to Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Teaching English has facilitated a wonderful lifestyle for me, and I love helping others learn this powerful language.