...Most recently, I am teaching middle school and high school Spanish. I am certified to teach English as a Second or Other Language to grades Prek-12 with extensive experience working with diverse students. My first public school teaching job was teaching ESL at the elementary school level. (read more)
I have just retired from Williamson County Schools in Franklin TN after 21 years. 13 years were spent in the classroom as mainly 4th/5th grade math and science teacher and 8 years as a math instructional coach. My Level of Effectiveness Scores have mostly been 5s which is the highest score you can get. As a classroom teacher my focus was on small groups during math instruction. (read more)
...I have taken math classes all the way up to college level pre-calculus algebra. I have taken many courses involving reading. I think reading and understanding what you read is one of the most important skills because you will use it every day. (read more)
...I do not use standard notation, although I know the basics of reading. If a student has an ear for music I expect to be able to develop that innate capacity by explaining chords, melody and scales as well as technique exercises so that the student will learn the joy of playing. A serious student should consult a professional teacher. (read more)
...From starting with my younger brother at the kitchen table in middle school, to helping others in the math department in college, I have been successfully tutoring for many years. I have a gift for helping people translate mathematical language into normal English. This has proved helpful to all those who refer to it as a foreign language. (read more)