...In my role, I review resumes and applications, schedule and create trainings, and interview. I am familiar with watching people grow, and it is a passion of mine. I have worked as a police officer, deputy, sheriff, and corrections officer. (read more)
...My favorite hobby has always been reading, and I enjoy the writing process. I obtained a MOUS Certification in MS Word in 2000, and have only continued my constant use of Word since. I use various ways to explain a concept, I demonstrate, and I encourage the learner to follow what I have modeled, and I like creating mnemonics to remember important concepts or steps. (read more)
...I understand and appreciate math so much more now. So when I teach it to my children, we don't just talk about WHAT to do, but we also talk about WHY we're doing it. I have gotten a much better grasp on the big pattern that math is, and I have worked to convey that "mile-high" view to my children. (read more)
...I have over 9 years experience teaching elementary science. I teach language comprehension skills (facts, vocabulary, concepts, inference) along with word recognition skills (phonics, decoding, sight recognition) to develop a skilled reader. I choose both fiction and nonfiction literature based on students interests. (read more)