I graduated in 2019 with my AA in Teaching from MCC-Blue River. I then continued my education at the University of Southern Illinois-Carbondale, where I graduated magma cum laude with my BA in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor in Psychology. During my time in the classroom as a student, I found that the teacher is what makes a classroom. (read more)
...I use positive error correction and don't focus on mistakes for too long per session, because we can always revisit it as lessons go on. I want you to feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close they are to "getting it". (read more)
...I have always done well in school, and while I might need a refresher course in one subject or another, I'm usually able to recall the information quickly. As a member of such a large family, I have learned patience. I don't want to hurry students through the learning process. (read more)
...I have taught these subjects for all 7 of my years of teaching. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a private tutor for a few different families. The students ranged from elementary to high school and I helped with all subjects. (read more)
...I'm a Special Education Resource Teacher with a passion for helping children and young adults with special needs. With 10 years of experience in the field of education, I've had the privilege of working with students ranging in age from 3 to college-aged. I hold a degree in Educational Studies,... (read more)