...I graduated in 2020 with a 3.37 GPA and a BA in Cognitive Developmental Psychology, with minors in Religion and Neuroscience. My professors in college were amazing, and they showed me with their skill and passion how I learn best, and how to teach. From what Id learned, I picked up a job on campus tutoring, and I found that I had a passion for it. (read more)
...My education at Duquesne University included career counseling. As a student, I took ballet for 16 years, mostly at the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet. In addition, I have studied at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, the Joffrey Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts and attended the Pennsylvania Governor's School of the Arts as a ballet major. (read more)
...I have always loved math! As a child, I always struggled with math, and I found math enjoyable when thinking of it as a puzzle and trying new problem-solving methods. I have taken countless math classes at the college level and found organizing the problem makes it much more manageable. (read more)
My name Is Shawnie, and I have been a 10 year long career English teacher for PPS schools and recently took time off to finish raising my children at home. However, teaching is in my blood! My target age group has been Middle school, but I have taught and mentored in the upper levels. (read more)
...I am certified in Elementary Education and FCS. I majored in English Speech in college which prepared me to work on this subject as well. I have updated background clearances including Fingerprinting, Child Abuse Background check and Police Background check. (read more)