...I am also trained as an Educational Psychologist and I am a Level II Certified Wilson Instructor; this means that I have a great deal of experience identifying why students are struggling and creating solutions that address the underlying causes of a student's difficulties. Additionally, I have ... (read more)
...I love to journal and practice these skills on a regular basis. My experience has been primarily in lower elementary (pre-k, kindergarten and first grade). These are the years that phonics is drilled to ensure students have the tools to decode and create words. My experience has allowed me to become extremely comfortable with this content, be able to apply it and to teach it. (read more)
...I tutored elementary students in vocabulary and reading with Raising Readers in Story City, IA for a summer. I love working with students and helping them better their reading, comprehension and spelling skills! My goals are always to increase young folks confidence in their ability as students, and always ensure a pleasant and patient environment. (read more)
...I am also qualified to tutor English and flute. I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years. I lived in France for six years, where I taught ESL and attended a university. (read more)
...I have four beautiful daughters who I am blessed to homeschool and spend my day days with. We enjoy: baking, biking, hiking, swimming, playing games, reading and just spending time outside. I believe it is very crucial as a teacher to take the time to build a positive relationship with a student. (read more)