I am a graduate of Northern Vermont University where I received my degree in Outdoor Education. Much of our time in the program was spent teaching others how to build confidence and skills. Before college, I spent a year as a private special education peer tutor in high school teaching basic life skills. (read more)
...Specialized skills:* Orton-Gillingham phonics/Wilson Reading System* Science of Reading* Hochmann writing methodI have taught students across the K-6 age range in both ELA and STEM subjects, I have served as an instructional coach in both ELA and STEM, and served as an ES principal overseeing ins... (read more)
...I link words by theme and category, as in words related to occupations, types of behavior, or foods. I also link words by their function in language, such as prepositional words. I have never had a student who could not increase their vocabulary through understanding these connections between words. (read more)
...I have been a tutor for many years, including while I was in college and after and I have aided in teaching biology labs at Cayuga Community College. I understand math. I love the concept of having to solve problems with numbers and letters. (read more)
...This experience enables me to prepare students to play whatever type of music they enjoy! I know that students have all different backgrounds, tastes, and experiences, so I develop a personalized lesson plan for each student that goes beyond a one-size-fits all approach and helps every individua... (read more)