About Andrea

I was born and raised in Germany and moved to the U.S. as an adult. After settling in the Bay Area, I worked as a paralegal in various law firms for 15 years. While I enjoyed the challenge and excitement of the legal field, I have always had a passion for learning languages and for teaching others. I therefore decided to pursue a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) while continuing to work in the legal field.

In 2005, I started to teach in the De Anza College Readiness lab. I have enjoyed working with students at De Anza since my first day here!

In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors with my husband and two sons - one a teenager and the other one a toddler. A few of my favorite activities include visiting local parks, going on long hikes, and spending afternoons at the beach.

Courses Taught at De Anza

• ESL 6
• ESL 225
• ESL 226
• ESL 252
• ESL 253
• ESL 273

Education

• A.S. in Paralegal Studies
• B.A. in Psychology/Sociology
• M.A. in TESOL