...I was a Graduate Assistant in that program from August of 2015 to May of 2016. I also minored in Political Science during my undergrad at USF where I graduated, Magna Cum Laude. I hold a Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree from the University of South Florida (USF). I have had years of experience with public speaking as a student, appointed official, and now an elected official. (read more)
...I work with grades k-5 in all subjects and social-emotional learning. I've been a teacher for 4 years and use evidence-based practices to incorporate game-based learning. I have experience with multiple types and severities of disabilities and firmly believe that all students can succeed. (read more)
...I scored 92% on the WyzAnt literature test. I have taught and tutored the literature section of the GED test. I scored in the 99th percentile on the English portion of the Florida Senior Placement Test. (read more)
...In my Creative Writing course, we explored nonfiction, poetry, and worldbuilding as well. The course wasn't just turning students loose on a blank page and hoping for the best, but incorporated discussion of readings, tropes, genre, likes and dislikes, motivation, and how to get unstuck. When G... (read more)
...I also have master's level course work from Johns Hopkins in "mild/moderate learning disabilities". I also taught high school social studies at Valley Academy in Towson, MD where all the students were diagnosed with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. I have a BA in history from American University in Washington, DC, and a MA in History from UMBC in Baltimore. (read more)