...I pride myself in writing differentiated lesson plans to address a wide variety of needs for specialized academic instruction and Universal Design for Learning. I connect my student assessments, observations, and work samples with their IEP goals and in turn lesson plans to give my students the ... (read more)
...Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than to see students experience "lightbulb" moments, seeing the big picture. In addition to covering the desired material, I also emphasize critical thinking skills and strategies for problem solving which builds confidence in all areas of learning. If you ... (read more)
...During those years, I taught Middle School Science, General Physical Science, Biology, and and advanced (CTE) Biotechnology class. I have taught at a small charter school and at a large public school. I also offered tutoring to students in my neighborhood. (read more)
...I am a big fan of diagrams and tables of known and unknown values, and cannot stress the importance of units enough! (Really though, many problems arise due to errors in unit conversion or using inappropriate units.) Other times I have needed to verbalize the concepts and explain the equations ... (read more)
...I have substantial experience writing songs and that process has been significantly enriched by what I've learned while studying at Mills College. My experience and training as a teacher and tutor inform the way I teach my lessons. I look forward to getting to know new students, discussing your... (read more)