I currently play professional basketball for the Washington Generals who are famous for playing against the Harlem Globetrotters. I was 3 year starter in college in basketball. Also, was a two year starter in football at the university of St Francis. (read more)
...I double majored in college in Elementary Education and Psychology before going onto graduate school to get my Master's in Educational Administration. I love working with kids and have many resources at my fingertips. I have 2 children of my own who I am constantly helping to succeed in their endeavors in school and exploring the world around them. (read more)
...I have worked with simple picture books with pre-primer, primer, and primary dolch words. 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. (read more)
...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. I substitute teach and hold a current substitute teachers certificate along with a paraprofessional certificate. (read more)
...However, I believe that a solid supplemental, at-home routine where we work together helps fine-tune what is taught in school. Just a little effort each day is what kept my children ready for daily classroom lessons. My goal is to get a student to ask a question relating to 'what's next?' rather than 'what just happened?'
My professional background includes banking and software. (read more)