...A good teacher does not just focus on yes or no answers she extends the lesson so the child has deeper conceptual understanding of what is being taught. She leads that child to that "AH HA" moment. I set big visions and goals for my students outcomes. (read more)
...I spent a summer teaching 4–9-year-old Chinese students the English language. My teaching style is student oriented with a focus on active engagement. When working with students, I first assess their individual learning styles by observing how they process information and asking them about their preferences. (read more)
...Whether this be in academics or in life. We all have tremendous potential and sometimes just need a nudge to excel. I have worked in business, banking, corrections (12 years). I have studied Aikido for seven years and hold the title of Shodan (teacher) I taught classes for children and adults at the Aikido Dojo in West Reading, PA for 6 years. (read more)
...I have served as a substitute in many different disciplines. I have taught in grades 1-4 while at the school and have also been afforded to work as Special Education teacher on many different occasions in grades 1 and 3. This experience has afforded me the ability to utilize different techniques to aid students understand and learn different educational principles. (read more)
...I have been able to help every child I have worked with, including those having autism, some of whom were nonverbal. I was a reading tutor for 5 years with the Carbon County Volunteers for Literacy, and tutored adult learners in my home. I currently tutor one of my own grandchildren, and she is experiencing much improvement and a much higher level of self esteem in the classroom. (read more)