...I also completed a Master's Degree from American University in Reading Instruction using the Science of Reading and am currently completing my doctoral degree from the University of Florida in Education. I started teaching swimming when I was in high school in Japan and have continued doing it f... (read more)
...I have current VA Teaching License endorsements in Elementary Education PREK-6, Emotional Disturbance K-12, Intellectual Disabilities K-12, and Specific Learning Disabilities K-12. I have a Virginia Post Graduate Professional Teaching License (valid through June 30, 2033) with endorsements in th... (read more)
...In addition, while serving as a Local Screening Chairperson, I was involved in the testing and eligibility process for these students. I also wrote IEPS for these students and conducted many social skills classes for them. I have also taken courses such as Autism Spectrum Disorders:Nature and Management and Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism. (read more)
...I will be able to explain exceptions to the rules in a way that students can understand. Here are some examples of what I will do:Identify grammatical issues: Look for recurring grammatical issues or patterns of inconsistency. Focus on the most important issues: Select the most pressing grammatical concerns that are hindering or disrupting the student's meaning. (read more)