...I have a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and hold six teaching certifications. As a 30 year teacher and the parent of an ADHD son, I understand the needs and challenges faced by parents of students with exceptional learning styles. Not only can I help the student to be successful, but I can help the parents navigate the education system for the benefit of the child. (read more)
13 Subjects: includingVocabulary,Hard of Hearing,Grammar,Phonics
...Common Core testing is quite similar to STAAR testing in the skills and expectations they encourage. With regard to English/Reading/Writing CC is nearly identical to STAAR. I have evaluated both sets of expectations while writing curriculum for an online education company called Shmoop, Inc. (read more)
...My publishing career afforded me the opportunity to speak publicly on many occasions. Speaking at sales meetings, in a auditorium to individuals interested in publishing as a career, and class testing new texts within a classroom setting were essential to my career success. I became a member of Toastmasters. (read more)
...I have obtained my TEFL certification. I have proficient understanding of English grammar and have mastered most popular methods of citation. I'm available to share the modest knowledge I have accumulated in my years. (read more)
...I was youth leader at my church for over 10 years, Sunday night speaker at my church for 3 years. I am presently the President of a national Christian ladies retreat group. I speak both nationally and internationally for churches, retreats and seminars. (read more)