...I'm happy to say I passed that test with flying colors! I taught elementary and middle school students ranging from grades K-8. My Elementary Education degree allowed me this opportunity; however, my Reading Specialist degree provided me the privilege to teach very individualized lessons for my struggling readers, primarily at the early elementary levels. (read more)
I am a highly motivated teacher with 19 years of experience teaching 4th grade, 5th grade gifted students, and middle school English Language Arts. I have my Masters in reading instruction from St. Ambrose University as well as my plus 30 hours in reading instruction and various mental health courses for adolescents. (read more)
...It is my priority to create an environment that will allow each child that I work with to grow as an individual. AS I strive to create an environment that will allow each child to grow, I also will do my best to create an open and active atmosphere, so that the students and I can have fun while we learn. The environment in my classroom is warm and welcoming to all students. (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Buena Vista College, now Buena Vista University, where I earned a 3.43 grade average as a non-traditional student. I have worked with students in grades K-12 as a substitute teacher. From October through May, I worked as a tutor with A+ Learning Solutions and tutored seven children in reading or math. (read more)