...This fascination with fiction and the complexities of the English language led to my forays into writing and the ultimate decision to professionally study English in academia for my bachelor’s degree. Here, I took a wide variety of literature, composition, creative writing, and supplementary cou... (read more)
...To teach and encourage my students, I used one-on-one strategies, collaborative lessons, technology, parent/student conferences, and home visits. I taught 9-12 grades, any and sometimes all curriculum, and testing skills and materials for the TAKS. Our passing rates increased from approximately 30% to 95%, and our students were more successful in their core classes. (read more)