...As a substitute teacher, I teach all the elementary level subjects each day of the week in Coachella Valley Unified School District. Before this I taught all subjects in primary and upper elementary grades for 3 years as a substitute teacher in Westminster School District and one year for Centra... (read more)
...I started by teaching middle school advanced English Literature classes - sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Then I taught high school advanced English for 8 years - spanning all four grades but mostly focusing on junior AP English Language and Composition. I have taught literature to a third grader in home school; sixth, seventh, and eighth graders; and ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders. (read more)
...I believe that making mistakes is part of the learning process, and I create an environment where students feel safe to explore and grow. I use a variety of assessments to understand where each child starts academically and then work with them to set achievable goals. I love celebrating their successes with both students and families! (read more)