...One measure of my success in conveying those skills is that during my time in the classroom, my students performed well on state and county standardized tests. I have also worked as an item writer for both CTB McGraw Hill and Educational Testing Service. Providing me with an opportunity to writ... (read more)
I was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania. I went to college in Findlay, Ohio studying History and Art with a dual major. I received my Masters of Fine Art from Syracuse University and was a Graduate Instructor in the school of Visual and Performing Arts as well. (read more)
...I have had 4 recent years experience teaching GED classes part-time for Carroll Community College in Westminster. Here my students learned the five core subjects including Reading, Language Arts and Essay Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Many of my students have gone on to earn their Maryland High School Diplomas. (read more)
...Regarding a more formal curriculum approach to Public Speaking, I taught Public Speaking to grades 5-8. In addition, I incorporate four public speaking assignments into my curriculum, for every class I teach, each year. I do this because I believe in order to be successful in college and in the work force, one must be able to present their ideas verbally, and more importantly, convincingly. (read more)