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Sophie Burkholder, BA
wikiHow Staff Writer
Education
- Boston University, BA in Spanish, BS in Modern Foreign Language Education, Minor in Deaf Studies
Certifications & Organizations
- Certification in Sheltered English Immersion
- Certified Expert in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Teaching License for Foreign Language (Spanish, Grades 5-12)
- Inducted into the American Sign Language Honor Society in 2020
Expertise
- Music (Guitar, Piano, Vocal Technique)
- Languages and Linguistics (English, ASL, Spanish, Romance Languages)
- Travel
- Education
- Sports (Baseball, Swimming, Skating)
- Cooking and Baking
- Books and Film
- Video Production
- Latin American History & Culture
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Co-authored Articles (729)
100+ Romantic Love Letters to Make Her Cry, Swoon, & Laugh
Plus expert tips on writing your own sweet & heartfelt love letterIf you want to make your girl feel ''really'' special, then writing her a deep and romantic love letter is a surefire way to do just that! But how can you...
What Are the Different Types of Green Eyes? Plus, How Rare They Are
With bonus tips from beauty experts on enhancing your green eyesGreen eyes are among the most rare and striking of eye colors, but they aren’t all made equal! If you gather everyone with green eyes into a room, each pe...
What Flag Is Blue and White? 15 Possibilities to Discover
Global flag expert Thanos Sekeris lists all the blue and white national flagsOn the search for a blue-and-white flag, but not sure where it comes from or which country it belongs to? Well, consider your search complete! ...
12 Sacred Geometry Symbols & What They Mean
Symbologist David Christiansen explains the key symbols in sacred geometryWhether you’re aware of it or not, sacred geometry really is all around you. Mathematically, historically, and spiritually, the impact of sacred...
56+ Fake Random Addresses for the United States & Beyond
Plus tips to create your own silly, weird, or crazy fake street addressWant a funny address to give out to telemarketers, as your billing address, or just to friends as a silly prank! Well, you’ve come to the right ''p...
55+ Native American Symbols and Meanings
Explore the rich history of petroglyphs, totem poles & moreThere are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes in the U.S., encompassing a diverse and varied range of languages, cultural beliefs, customs, and pract...
How Do You Roll Your “R”s? Quick Tricks to Achieve an Alveolar Trill
Improve your Spanish pronunciation in no timeThe rrrolling R, which is also known as the voiced alveolar trill is used to pronounce words in languages like Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Scottish English,...
52 Horrifying & Fascinating Facts to Spook Your Friends
Creepy fun facts about science, sleep, the human body, and moreNever thought of the Statue of Liberty as spooky before? How about Niagara Falls, the ocean, or your ever-precious naptime? Well, prepare for all that to cha...
How to Spell Your Name Phonetically
Teach anyone to pronounce your name for school, work, or daily life You may have been asked to phonetically spell your name for your graduation ceremony, or maybe you just want Siri to pronounce your name right! Whatever...
55+ Romantic Love Poems For Her: Cute, Deep, & Heart-Melting Options
Make your girl swoon with a timeless poem about love''Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re looking for a love poem, we’ve got one for you!'' In fact, we have more than one—in the list below, we have over 55 t...
How to Draw a Model of the Digestive System (With Pictures!)
Plus, learn how to label each organ in your digestive system drawingWhether you’re drawing the digestive system for a school project, a study guide, or just for fun, sketching out this biological diagram can help you t...
How to Make a Haiku Poem: A Beginner’s Guide (With Examples!)
Haiku poetry made easy for kids or adultsIf you like the idea of making a profound impact in just a few words, haiku might be the perfect poetry form for you. A haiku (俳句 pronounced similarly to "high-koo") is a shor...
275+ Controversial Topics to Talk About With Adults or Students
Plus tips for choosing a good debate or essay topicIf you want to stir the pot with your friends, play devil’s advocate with your family, or come up with some great debate topics for students, we’ve got the ''ultimat...
45 Sweet Love Poems to Make Your Boyfriend Fall Even More in Love
Plus, tips from a pro writer on how to create a tear-jerking love noteLove is patient, love is kind, love is writing a cute poem for your boyfriend just to make him cry. If you want to compare your boyfriend to a summer...
How to Find the Area of a Trapezoid: Formula & Example Problems
Calculate the area of any trapezoid and find missing dimensionsTrapezoids are a unique shape found in popcorn buckets, lampshades, and…math problems. If you’ve been tasked to find the area of a trapezoid, the solutio...
The Minor Goddesses of Greek Mythology
Learn the stories of these lesser-known goddesses Whether you recently visited Greece or are an avid fan of the ''Percy Jackson'' novels, ancient Greek mythology continues to fascinate followers up to the modern day. You...
How to Write a Sonnet Using the Traditional Shakespearean Form
Learn the rhymes, rhythms & themes of a true Shakespearean sonnetSonnets are poems composed of 14 lines. The Shakespearean sonnet—also known as the English or Elizabethan sonnet—is written in iambic pentameter and ha...
How to Create Your Own Demigod from Percy Jackson ⚡
Everything you need to know to join Camp Half-BloodDo you want to create your demigod true to the ''Percy Jackson'' series? Thinking of getting a cool character for your fanfiction? With this easy guide, you can create a...
120+ Mermaid Names for Girls: From Myths, Movies, & More
Plus a helpful guide for generating your own mermaid character nameFrom their shimmery fins to their flowing locks, there’s a lot to love about mermaids! Despite their mythical status (as far as we know!), mermaids are...
How Do You Learn to Speak Basic Pashto? A Beginner’s Guide
Say hello, thank you, and more basic phrases in PashtoPashto, or Pukhto, is one of the official languages of Afghanistan. Around 60 million people in northwestern Pakistan and southeastern Afghanistan speak Pashto as the...