I am a certified special education teacher with an LBS1 certification and a teaching degree. With nine years of teaching experience, including five years in middle school, I have worked with a wide range of students, supporting their learning needs and helping them succeed academically. My backgro... (read more)
...I managed the office for five years, recording record profits during that period. In 1996, my family and I decided to move to Amman, Jordan for both personal and professional reasons. Personally, my wife was Lebanese, and had numerous relatives living in both Lebanon and Jordan. (read more)
...Also, was a two year starter in football at the university of St Francis. I received a marketing degree and an MBA from the University of St. Francis. (read more)
...I have used spelling boxes where students have to match the correct letters with the correct box. When working with more than a couple children, I have used a wrap up activity called "Sparkle" where students have to correctly spell the word to stay in the game. While learning the list, I have used a word sort technique that allows for grouping of spelling patterns to be grouped together. (read more)
...I taught many grade levels over my 14 years of teaching and I feel I have many tools that I could bring to the table. I also feel that I have the experience from working with kids for that many years. I have knowledge of the subject matter since I have an endorsement in it, I feel I am well versed. (read more)