...I have over three decades of experience teaching students of all ages. I have a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. I have homeschooled my children from Pre-School through their High School graduations. (read more)
...I have been a Reading Specialist for the past 15 years teaching Pre-K through 8th grade. Continuing with on-going learning through conferences on The Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, I keep up to date with interventions that make a successful reader. I also belong to the International Literacy Association. (read more)
...Drawing upon over five years of teaching experience in grades K-5, I have honed my skills in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Beyond the classroom, I have also worked as a tutor, providing targeted support to students in grades 2-5. My focus lies in the Science of Reading... (read more)
I am a research scientist and university professor. My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. (read more)
...In a normal classroom a students can listen more than speak and sometimes will get lost in the crowd. The personal attention that I give will encourage them to open up and ask the questions they would not ask the teacher at school. Getting to know them, correcting problems and supporting them are my goals. (read more)