David Soler

Degrees: M.A. and M.Phil. in East Asian Language and Literatures, Yale University

M.A. in East Asian Language and Civilizations, Columbia University

B.A. in East Asian Studies/French Minor, Cum Laude, New York University

Certificates and Licenses: NYSED-BPSS Teacher License

Teaching Philosophy: My philosophy is that language belongs to all who speak it, which includes my students. Teaching English as a Second Language should be based on how people use the language, not how some council thinks the language should be used. Language is always changing, as it adapts to the needs of the people, but students can also adapt by paying attention and by trying out new things.