Hi, my name is Andrea, I am dually certified teacher in Elementary and Special Education. I have an earned Master of Arts degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University in Teacher Leadership; I also hold enough credits to be endorsed as a Reading Teacher. I currently have 14 years of teaching experience at various levels; however, my certification area is in Elementary Education. (read more)
...As far as my language instruction training, I not only love languages, but thoroughly understand how to go about learning them most efficiently. Language is an inherently social endeavor, and I believe in conversation and immersion as the foremost tools in acquiring proficiency in a new language... (read more)
...My years of motherhood have taught me that children are vastly different in the way they learn and process information. This knowledge has shaped the appreciation I have for differentiated education. I earned a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland. (read more)
...Recognizing signs early, children learn to adjust as they grow. As an educator, I have worked with parents, developed a plan, and encouraged children to participate in their plan. When they have some control, they are better prepared to carry out day to day activities with a better attitude and more success. (read more)
...If a student is losing focus or having difficulty with a topic, the need to take a short break or a change in topic maybe deemed necessary. I adapt curriculum to meet my students’ needs by incorporating their interests and relevant life skills into their learning. For instance, when learning ab... (read more)