...I hold a Florida teaching certificate in World Languages and bring over 40 years of teaching experience across all educational levels, from Kindergarten to adult learners. In my most recent role teaching Spanish to Middle School students, I was honored with the 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year A... (read more)
...I have four years of expertise in writing instruction, working with students to develop their skills in both creative and academic writing. I focus on helping writers refine their voice, structure their ideas, and enhance clarity and style. Through personalized feedback and targeted exercises, I guide students in improving their overall writing proficiency. (read more)
...I also strive to engage students so that they fall in love with books !!
I begin with a thorough assessment in five literacy areas including writing. I assess various aspects of decoding as well as comprehending. I then develop a blueprint for instruction based on that assessment. (read more)
...In addition I have my reading endorsement in K-12 which allows me to perform intervention to students in all tiers especially those who need extra support to move up in levels and achieve on or above grade level scores and grades. I have taught a wide range of elementary students in a whole clas... (read more)
...After graduating, I taught history, political science, philosophy, and religion at institutions including the University of Mississippi, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Georgia Southern University, and the University of Guam, where I earned tenure. After teaching for nineteen years, I m... (read more)