Hi, my name is Mary Yapel =) 

I have been teaching and tutoring since 2014, when I graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a double major in Education and English.  Throughout these past ten years, I have taught at a Catholic homeschool group, online public school, and parochial Catholic school. My main experience has been teaching 6-8 grade writing and literature with some high school courses as well. 

As an Education major, I know that all students have the capacity and ability to learn. It is my responsibility to help learners come to the material in my class from many different angles in order for them to fully grasp the material and learn in a way that is appealing to them. Through a strong community of charity and joy, I love watching students flourish and advance in their knowledge and self development.

As an English major, I believe that books, stories, and poetry are the backbone of society. They help us understand the human condition, give us sympathy for our fellow man, and instill dreams for the future. We understand our lives as a story and the role we play in society. Literature is necessary for the human heart and modern students deserve to be given this key part of our culture. I am also committed to forming students who have concrete writing skills and who can think deeply about issues today. I love teaching literature and writing and helping students understand and express their place in God's eternal plan.