...I have taught children how to use sound chips while trying to spell phonetically. While working in a small group of children I have used simple readers to help the children build confidence in their ability. In groups of older children I have worked on sound families, c-v-c patterns, and then also phoneme activities. (read more)
14 Subjects: includingElementary Science,Reading,Special Needs,Elementary Math
...Our society is a very fast-paced one and often times, students fall behind, feel frustrated and then struggle to catch back up. This often results in some just giving up. It pains me to see students struggle when I know a little bit of additional help can often help them achieve their goals. (read more)
...I have discovered through the field of nursing, not only my love for educating the patients for whom I've been responsible, but also the great satisfaction in knowing that their lives are more likely to be saved by what they've learned. Learning is not always easy, but conquering even the most d... (read more)
After earning my undergraduate degree in mathematics, I earned a master's degree in library and information science. I have worked in a middle school in Aurora, IL for seven years, at elementary schools in Streator, IL, and in the community college in Oglesby, IL. I now work in a public library. (read more)