...I took courses on a wide variety works, some focusing on Shakespeare, Greek and Roman sexuality, British mythology, Vampires, early African American literature, and then Female Masculinity as my senior thesis. I also took classes in writing, primarily fiction and nonfiction prose. I wrote many ... (read more)
...Analyzing literature teaches critical thinking skills using evidence from the text. As a Reading Specialist, I know the importance of knowing how to spelling words affects the comprehension of the reading process. I am a huge advocate in teaching phonics in regards to spelling lessons. (read more)
...I am certified in Mathematics 6-9, which includes levels of math through Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. I have taught Pre-Algebra off and on for almost 30 years and am currently teaching it to a group of students at my high school. I have been teaching Language Arts (reading/literature, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing) for almost 30 years to grades 6-12. (read more)
...My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. I am currently teaching at the University of Pittsburgh where I worked for seven years prior to heading to Kazakhstan. (read more)