...I work from an asset-based framework as I believe that every student has their own unique strengths and skills they bring to the table. I subscribe to Paolo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed: education is not neutral and must be used to liberate the oppressed and make a more just society. I have 12 years of experience teaching students effective study strategies that work for them. (read more)
...One of my favorite memories from high school is the moment when, after helping another girl with a chemistry worksheet, she told me "Now that I get this. I want to do the rest of this on my own." She looked so proud and happy. She wasn't typically one of the "smart" girls, and I could tell that her newfound sense of mastery over the material was a huge deal for her. (read more)
...I taught at the community college and University level for 20 years, working individually and in small groups including students with special learning needs. The courses I appreciated the most and felt I learned the most in were those taught by professors with a passion for teaching and who enga... (read more)
...I have been working with students with varying degrees of autism since 2013. I have been working on obtaining my full certification in special education (I currently have a conditional certification). Worked with kids with autism in their homes using ABA for 4 years. Then I worked as a paraeduc... (read more)