...I also have received a superior (The best award) for ensemble work in a solo and ensemble event. I am a clarinetist with a specialty in symphonic and marching band. While I was a part of the UWF Marching Band, I was the first chair clarinet. (read more)
...I founded an SAT/ACT/PSAT prep club in high school (for which I won the 2020 Miami Herald Honorable Mention award), and tutored my peers in both small-group (2-3 pupils) and individual settings. Students in the club saw an average of a 40% increase in their test scores over the span of 2 months,... (read more)
...I like to use everyday examples, my students can relate to, in the classroom to explain concepts. I'm an expert at applying what is learn in the classroom to real life scenarios, which makes learning fun and applicable to all careers. I will adapt lesson plans based on my students learning styles so our time together is productive and meaningful. (read more)
...While working fulltime in the school system, additionally, I worked as an Independent Contractor (freelance).It was during this time that I decided to begin training others in the field. While an Instructor at Miami Dade College/Interpreter Training Program and more than 25 years later, I contin... (read more)
...My common professional and teaching goal is to illuminate the way things work leading to a higher level of understanding and ultimately to superior performance. As a mentor, I believe that learning is a two-way exchange and only as good as the effort expended. Stress is lessened when a student meets his/her responsibilities and completes assignments in a timely fashion. (read more)