...Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to guiding students through the intricacies of physics, fostering an appreciation for the fundamental principles that govern the natural world. My teaching philosophy revolves around making complex concepts accessible, emphasizing real-world applicat... (read more)
...However, I have also helped friends edit their papers and theses. Furthermore, I am always trying to attain more skills with regard to being an effective tutor. While at the University of Northern Iowa, I took undergraduate courses such as Women and Christianity, Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective, and Modern European Women's History. (read more)
...I would do this through a variety of projects, not just worksheets. I have an Iowa K-6th teaching license with endorsements in early childhood, reading, and special education. I have 22 years of early childhood experience and 18 years of early childhood special ed. (read more)
...I grew up in California (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and went to college in Flagstaff, Arizona. Since I graduated in 2004 I have lived in Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa and Scotland. I spent 9 years in Michigan and recently moved to Iowa. (read more)
...Another student I recall came into class on Monday morning, telling us she was dizzy and didn't feel very good. When I asked her when she ate last, she said on Friday at lunch. I immediately went to the principal and got permission to purchase breakfast for this very hungry student. (read more)