...In 2003 I graduated with a degree in English Education from Western Carolina University. The following year I accepted a teaching position on a remote island in Alaska, located just thirty-four miles from Siberia. In this position I was responsible for the instruction of reading for students in grades eighth through twelfth. (read more)
...I really enjoyed this job. In Jackson County, NC, I've worked with high school students and found this both rewarding and interesting so much so that this played a major roll in my decision to return to school at my age to become a teacher. I did my internship at the child development center at... (read more)
...But, I also can work with American History from the very beginnings from Jamestown and Plymouth. I am of Native American descent myself, so I have a lot of interest and some knowledge from the Native side of history as well. I have worked as a substitute teacher for 2 years in the Rhea County a... (read more)
...I am strong in English, especially writing and editing, after completing a Master’s degree and a university minor, and after tutoring the language for three years. My Master’s degree has a focus in TESOL, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (similar to ESL, or English as a Second ... (read more)