...Specifically, I gained experience using the "Explode the Code" phonics materials and the "Beyond the Code" reading materials with students of a wide variety of ages (5-17); I've also used the Sullivan Adult Reader series in association with phonics programs. Since leaving Huntington last June, ... (read more)
...During undergrad and in graduate school, I enjoyed finding the right wording for my papers and projects. I approach my students' works the same way - with precision and uniqueness. I have written various types of papers and completed several projects over articles and books throughout my high school and collegiate careers. (read more)
...I chaired the Literature Program Committee and English Program Award Committee at JCTC. I received the Special Recognition Honor, the highest ranking, from the JCTC Humanities Division. My familiarity with college admission tests as well as ACT and SAT and GRE testing makes me well qualified to guide students through successful testing situations. (read more)
...I have taught 5th grade High Ability, 3rd grade, and 2nd grade. I have extensive experience preparing students for ISTEP testing and have had 96%+ of my students pass their tests, including ISTEP, Acuity, I-Ready, and Star Reader tests. The majority of my students over the years have also met or exceeded their reading goals in Accelerated Reader. (read more)
...After graduation I decided to continue my education and went on to graduate school at the University of Tennessee. After only a year at UT, my advisor accepted a job offer at the University of Sussex in England and asked me to follow him. My husband and I moved to England where we welcomed our son. (read more)