...I have spent many hours subbing in K-12 classrooms as well as student teaching currently in a first grade classroom. As an elementary education major- phonics has been a large part of my studies. I have experience with teaching segmenting and blending sounds, and also introducing new letters. (read more)
...My passion is to help children be and feel successful, reach their potential, and step closer toward being a positive part of society. When that happens I know that student is gaining something for life, and that makes all the hard work worthwhile.Being a teacher of the hearing impaired my main focus was teaching the English language. I taught English written, spoken, and reading skills. (read more)
...I identify what the child does well, and bolster their confidence with that knowledge. I identify what the child is having trouble with, and target a few learning goals at a time to insure success. I have been a reading teacher most of my life so phonics has been an integral part of my daily life! (read more)
...Reading and writing confidently are imperative for strong communication skills in adulthood. I am energetic, patient, comfortable with kids grades 6 and up, and so excited to help! In college, I majored in writing/literature/publishing, a special program combining elements of all three subjects in one. (read more)
I have been a public school teacher for the past 15 years. During this time I have worked as an elementary, middle, and Title I Reading teacher. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Ferris State University with a 3.81 G.P.A and a Master’s Degree in Reading from Marygrove College with a 3.97 G.P.A. (read more)