...I believe in positive reinforcement techniques whereby the student is shown the proper procedure or technique, then the student is given a trial problem or a series of questions to answer, and then together, the solutions are discussed and problematic areas are readdressed after a thorough explan... (read more)
...During those years, I taught Reading, English, Science, Social Studies and Math. I was also employed as a team teacher specifically in Reading and Social Studies. During my last 6 years of teaching, I substituted in various grades with a heavy emphasis in our district's online learning program which required one on one teaching. (read more)
For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about nature and people. I am in my senior year for a Bachelor of Science program in Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, with emphasis in Geography. During the past 3 years, I have been named on the Dean's List, and in the Fall 2... (read more)
...My first degree was a Bachelor of Science in Education from the Pennsylvania State University. I taught as a special education teacher from 1986 to 2005 and then became a school librarian and information technology specialist in 2005. I have three college educated children; one is a veterinarian, one is Director of Operations at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and one is a musician. (read more)