...At the Early Childhood level, this strikes me as very important, since most students have first exposure to language through the spoken word. Vocabulary:
I utilize the following steps with the students, while studying vocabulary in READING:
1. Locate the words WITHIN THE TEXT
2. (read more)
I have recently graduated from Lock Haven University with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (pre-k to 4). In my final year of college, I have been able to teach a variety of grades such as kindergarten, first, second, and third grade. While teaching young students I was able to make g... (read more)
...I was a certified physical training leader in the United States Air Force and had to take several classes on nutrition. I have been playing chess from the age of 8 years old and have taught others how to play. I played football from 4th grade all throughout school until I graduated in 2006. (read more)
My educational background is centered around elementary education and social sciences. I have a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. I also graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. (read more)