...My passion lies in fostering a love for language and learning. After years in the classroom, I understand the value of 1:1 tutoring, and I prioritize understanding each student as an individual- one of my favorite parts of tutoring. I strongly advocate for a growth mindset, aiming not only to equip students with essential skills but also to instill a lifelong love of learning. (read more)
...I also have a Master’s degree from Ohio University with a K-12 licensure in mild-moderate intervention. I also have a reading endorsement and am Orton-Gillingham trained and certified. I have taught elementary school for 8 years. 7 years as a reading and math intervention specialist for 1st and 4th grade and one year as a 5th grade reading/ELA gen ed./inclusion teacher. (read more)
...Accommodations are critical to a student success, but more important is getting to know what makes a student tick. I believe that students respect an art teacher who is a working artist. So, art teachers should be working artist. (read more)