Hello, my name is Heather and I am a Tinkergarten outdoor class leader, and a former Title 1 reading and elementary school teacher who loves working with children of all ages. I currently lead Tinkergarten outdoor play based learning classes, and I recently taught in Title 1 reading in Maine and pr... (read more)
...I also have experience teaching at the district's Summer Learning Camp for students to continue to practice their reading, writing, and math skills in July and August to avoid summer slide. I have participated in professional development on differentiating instruction for students struggling in ... (read more)
...For that reason, I find theatre exercises and games involving the whole body, to be an effective way of getting the learning not just into the head...but into the body, where it has more resonance and staying power.I studied piano for 12 years, soloed twice with the local symphony. I also taught... (read more)
...I have a bachelor's degree in English. For several years while earning that degree, I worked as a peer English tutor on campus. After graduation, I was hired to manage the tutoring department, a job I loved because it allowed me to work with students on both sides of the tutoring relationship, ... (read more)
...As a private tutor I worked successfully with parents, students, and teachers. I supplied one-on-one attention to each student, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate the individual learning style and curriculum. My teaching style focuses on the development of language and communication skills through reading and storytelling that are applicable in a variety of subjects and situations. (read more)