...This is my third language, as I learned spanish in college and high school. I took 4 years of spanish in high school, earning the Spanish award for my graduating class. I took 4 spanish courses in college - everything short of studying abroad. (read more)
...In my 5th grade classroom, I used the Institute for Excellence in Writing and Shurley Grammar programs to teach writing. Now that I am teaching in Indiana, we use the Smekens writing program. Both are excellent standards-based programs. (read more)
...When achieving my Master's of Science Degree in Education in 2006 at Indiana University at South Bend, I had the privilege to work with students in a classroom in East Porter County (Indiana). During that period, I worked hard at gaining a rapport and trust with a young fellow suffering from bra... (read more)
...I use a wide array of evaluation tools to ascertain a student's present level of functioning in areas of concern, set goals with the student and family members, then devise an individualized program to remediate or strengthen necessary skills to meet those goals. I also offer assistance with sch... (read more)
...I have taught 6th grade math and science, and have tutored 7th grade all subjects. I have tutored students K-3 in reading as well on a regular basis. After graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University I went on to work in the field of Sociology for 8 years. (read more)