...Perhaps most relevant to the students I'd like to support is my experience working with rising high school seniors as a Writing Professor for Thrive Scholars. I coached students in writing their college application essays (personal statement, common app & school-specific prompts, etc.), moving f... (read more)
...In the classroom, I typically have 20-25 students to work with, but I love having the opportunity to work one on one with students and plan lessons that meet individual needs. I have a master's degree in elementary education that covers all subject areas and grade levels from kindergarten to sixth grade. I am currently a third grade teacher, but have experience working with grades 1-5. (read more)
...I work from an asset-based framework as I believe that every student has their own unique strengths and skills they bring to the table. I subscribe to Paolo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed: education is not neutral and must be used to liberate the oppressed and make a more just society. I have 12 years of experience teaching students effective study strategies that work for them. (read more)
...While I do have a lot of ABA experience, I try not approach autism with an ABA approach. I believe everyone can learn! Just because someone does not learn the way most people do does not make them unable to learn. (read more)
...Practice and widening the scope of your artistic eye is key to unlocking your potential. I can teach basic principles and elements of art help develop your own personal voice and tone though visual dry media. I have personally worked with over 50+ students in a classroom setting that live with ADHD as well as other developmental challenges. (read more)