...When a child faces obstacles to their learning, it stops being fun. Once those obstacles are removed learning becomes exciting again. When youth are able to perfect new skills it boosts their self-esteem and leads to future success. (read more)
...I am a licensed minister with a Master's degree in theology. I served as a full-time pastor for 7 years and taught many Bible studies on various subjects. Additionally, I have taught biblical Hebrew on the seminary level and enjoy instructing students who desire to learn this language of the Bible. (read more)
...I coach intensively, working with each student to leverage his or her strengths and to fix any weaknesses. My Ph.D. in communication provides me with strong contemporary and practical approaches to writing instruction. Since starting graduate school in 1968, I have taught public speaking. (read more)
...I then moved to a different state and was a 5th grade ELA teacher at a charter school before moving again to my current state. I worked as a paraprofessional temporarily before finding my current job at an alternative school serving grades 7-12. I am trauma informed and trained in Reader’s workshop. (read more)