...I am familiar with Common Core standards and use them in my classrooms. I design my instruction to break down the standards into manageable skills, teach specific strategies to achieve the skills, and practice to strategies with students so they can perform the skills independently in class or for standardized tests. I am a certified teacher in Washington State. (read more)
...And though I admit that I really enjoy the subject, I also recognize that it's not always everyone's favorite. I work with each individual student, beginning at their own personal level of understanding, then expanding from there. My students find it comfortable working alongside me, knowing that I offer assistance without judgement. (read more)
...I have a doctorate in nursing practice and have taken numerous English classes as well as written a detailed thesis. I have excelled in English through out my academic career. I have passed the NCLEX exam and tutored students for both the NCLEX and HESI exams in the past. (read more)
...My name is Deborah, but friends and students call me Miss Deb. I am semi-retired and enjoying a traveling adventure that I journal about daily. I sang for my supper for many years. (read more)
...I have worn many hats in the field of education. Since 2021, I've been a private teacher/tutor for students of varying ages, levels, and backgrounds. My previous roles have included teaching in international schools in three different countries and private and public childcare. (read more)