...I earned three individual state championships at the high school level in 2007, 2008, and 2009 through the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association (MIFA). In 2006, I earned 2nd place. The state competitions are composed of the top 6 public speakers in a region who advance to state finals. I held leadership positions my junior and senior year of high school. (read more)
...Recently, I was able to help a student obtain a higher ACT score in the language section of the test. My highest degree is a Masters in Business Administration.I have taught phonics as a reading program for the past 30 years. I believe it is the best type of program by which to teaching reading to students. (read more)
...I've worked with grades 3-12, college peers, and students from 9 countries on 3 continents. I've taught English 9-12 in public and charter schools. I've helped a struggling urban school improve its test scores and individual students gain multiple grade-levels of knowledge in just one year. (read more)
...I look forward to hearing from you! LeahI hold a prior professional certificate in Elementary Education (K-5 All Subjects) issued by the State of Michigan. I am completing credits for renewal of the certificate. (read more)