I am a certified special education teacher with an LBS1 certification and a teaching degree. With nine years of teaching experience, including five years in middle school, I have worked with a wide range of students, supporting their learning needs and helping them succeed academically. My backgro... (read more)
...I have used spelling boxes where students have to match the correct letters with the correct box. When working with more than a couple children, I have used a wrap up activity called "Sparkle" where students have to correctly spell the word to stay in the game. While learning the list, I have used a word sort technique that allows for grouping of spelling patterns to be grouped together. (read more)
...I have been teaching the past eight years. This year I also teach social studies. I obtained my Masters in Reading from Aurora University. (read more)
I currently work as a classroom Assistant in Elementary School and am eager to see young minds work to their full potential. I have experience working for special needs children, remedial, as well as gifted children. Working in an Elementary School helps me help your child because I am always current on what they are learning and the methods and tools that the teachers use in each subject. (read more)