I am tenured teacher who is currently a middle school principal. Previously, I taught 6th through 8th grade ELA. Each year I have received a highly qualified/highly effective rating. (read more)
...This gave me a wide range of experience in various courses, especially in health and natural sciences. As I navigated undergrad, I had to learn the optimal method to be successful in difficult courses simultaneously. This came from having professors who invested time into me, learning from other students, and using 3rd-party resources to teach myself. (read more)
...I'm passionate about teaching writing and helping students grasp critical communication skills to help them better express themselves. I've spent every year of my adult life either teaching or writing -- often some form of both. I love passing on what I've learned and I particularly enjoy making it accessible for students trying to find their voice or finish a research paper. (read more)
...Being from a large metropolitan city I didn't know how much I suffered from "hurried woman syndrome!" My life has slowed down tremendously. I worked and retired from the Chicago Transit Authority after twenty two years of service. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Secondary Education. (read more)
...I have been awarded the Honors Diploma for my completion of my senior thesis, titled “Nurturing the Diverse Needs of Twice Exceptional Students”. I take pride in my thesis as it highlights my passion for diverse learners and differentiated instruction! I am a former president of SELU’s Student C... (read more)