...I've been a substitute teacher in a school district for the past 2 years and love the interactions I am able to have with the kids throughout the year, seeing them improve and grow is amazing. I believe that every student has the ability to excel and they just need to be given the proper help an... (read more)
...I am working on getting a BA in fine arts to become either an art therapist or an art teacher. I worked at a part-time childcare job for 2 years while I was attending Alfred University. At my job, I would help children with homework and create art projects for them to do. (read more)
...Last semester I studied with Professor Hannen in Foundations of Literacy Instruction. I have utilized many of the tools and techniques taught to me by Professor Hannen and by the teachers whose classes I observed. Although I have no formal training in ESL, I have learned Russian and French in h... (read more)
As a strong proponent of technology in the classroom, In 2002 at the Buffalo Public Schools Adult Division, computers became available on a daily basis to each of my students allowing me to teach using the vast interactive resources of the Internet and students to practice and learn, at their own pa... (read more)
...I have prepared and proctored students for the SAT exam. I have also tutored students in grades K-12 in literacy. My students tell me I am very good at explaining concepts to them in a way they understand. (read more)