...I have always had a passion for the social and helping sciences, and bolstering students' confidence in their ability to learn! Over my years and training as a school counselor, I have gained valuable experience and insights about helping students with various developmental and mental challenges... (read more)
...These include teaching the basics for reading: phonics, fluency, comprehension, by using high interest, low level books. And even some creative writing courses that focus on grammar, organization, and content. I have an undergraduate degree in English language (linguistics). I have a masters of education: special education. (read more)
...Growing up, I was always my mom's go to person for questions about the computer. I took a computer tech class in high school and was completely bored because the course work was so basic. I have been coaching people off and on ever since on general computer skills, mainly to help people who aren't tech-savvy be autonomous in their start-up business endeavors. (read more)
...I volunteered working with ESL students, and did "brain training" with elementary students! I was even a 1-1 para teacher for several years! Now I teach grade 3 (with 2 previous years in 4th grade) and I couldn't be happier! (read more)