...I find that this brings meaning to the theory and often... immediate understanding where there was none before. Once a student comprehends WHY something is the way it is, memorization becomes a thing of the past and a deeper level of understanding can take root. I look forward to hearing from y... (read more)
...I am currently an ELA teacher for elementary students. Each day, I work with students to find ways to combat areas of improvement for reading and writing through small groups, running records, vocabulary review, and comprehension passages. Phonics is the foundation for these things and I have numerous resources to use to improve phonemic awareness. (read more)
...While I was teaching 5th and 6th grade, several parents approached me for private tutoring. I had students of all grade levels coming to my classroom after school. I was offering tutoring in reading, phonics, math, grammar, Algebra, Geometry, and many other subjects. (read more)
...As a virtual educator, I honed my skills in power point, Google Slides, and Nearpod. I absolutely love being a virtual educator. I have obtained my master's degree in elementary education for all core subjects: reading (including phonics), math, science, and social studies. (read more)
...I also keep in mind the specific learner and how they best acquire new knowledge. I taught 1st grade in a public school for two years. I taught K-2 at an international private school in Japan for five years. (read more)