...During that time, I had the opportunity to teach children with learning disabilities like ADD, ADHD, and autism. I completed STAT 325 - Applied Statistics I at University of Michigan - Dearborn with an A. I worked as a K-12 substitute teacher and paraeducator in the Lansing area for one semester in 2016. (read more)
...I find games and fun activities help a great deal, but even more important is teaching phonics from the text the child is currently engaged in. I know how to help students with the confusion that results from phonics rules that work in some situations, but not all. My Master's and Specialist degrees from Michigan State University were in Reading Instruction. (read more)
...In college, I majored in writing/literature/publishing, a special program combining elements of all three subjects in one. After completing my BA, I attended Northwestern University to earn my Master's in Education. As a classroom teacher, I have worked primarily with high schoolers. (read more)
...This important subject is not just about the place names of capitals and countries--its about exotic cultures and fascinating rituals and practices. It is also about differences in cooking and history; wars and civilization building; friends and foes. I have traveled and worked in many countries and am a student of several languages. (read more)