...I have a BA and an MA in Spanish, and I am licensed to teach secondary school in Iowa and Washington state. I have lived and worked in Spanish speaking countries for many years, beginning with my work in the Peace Corps in Colombia, South America. I began my teaching career in the Peace Corps and after my service I returned to the United States to do my master's degree in Spanish. (read more)
I am just beginning my twentieth year of teaching. I have taught all grades kindergarten through sixth grade. I am currently the Talented and Gifted teacher for both a local elementary school and high school. (read more)
11 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...My undergraduate studies were in Speech, with an emphasis on Radio and TV Broadcasting, so communication skills are one of my greatest strengths. My teaching style is totally student-focused: where is the student now, and where do they want to be? What are the student's academic goals, and how can I help to achieve them? (read more)