...The greatest feeling for me is a student, maybe struggling and frustrated, can leave feeling prepared, knowledgeable, and excited about the material! As I stated before, I am preparing my application for medical school. Each lesson is not only a learning moment for the students I encounter but also a refresher of material for myself. (read more)
...I have worked as a classroom teacher, Bilingual Reading Specialist (English/Spanish), and English Learner Resource Teacher. I have also taught English as a Second Language classes to adults. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, sewing, and spending time outdoors. (read more)
...Additionally, I have taught composition, literature, and ethics courses at the university level. I have provided additional tutoring to my students in reading and math for two years and have worked as a writing consultant in the university writing center. I take a phonics based approach to teaching reading, focusing on decoding text and mastery of blends, digraphs, and vowel teams. (read more)
...The students are learning at a young age the building blocks that is the foundation of successful reading. I am a retired elementary principal of 19 years. I have an early childhood and elementary degree and have taught kindergarten, fifth and sixth grade. (read more)
...I have taught for 6 years in grades 3-5. I have also tutored many students outside of school. I take pride in the fact that all of my students have passed their math and reading state tests. (read more)