...A note on writing ability and neurodiversity:
Writing is not an innate human skill—it is learned through practice, and for many, many people, the practice of writing is arduous and stressful. A large part of my job is to make writing less painful, in the moment and longterm, for students of all ... (read more)
...My degree is specifically focused in vertebrate physiology. The core of biology, in my opinion, is instruction in the theory of evolution and basic biochemistry. With mastery of these two topics, the rest of biology and related bio-classes comes much easier. (read more)
...My educational background is in the area of Special Education. Within classrooms, childcare, and camp settings I have worked with a variety of students. I work in a Fundations School and have completed my level one Wilson Certification and will begin my level two training in the fall. (read more)
I’m Crystal, and I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English, a Master’s Degree in Professional Writing, and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. Although I earned advanced degrees, I was never a student with “natural abilities.” My experiences motivated me to become a college professor, where I work... (read more)
...I have a teaching certification for Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. I work with students daily who struggle with executive functioning and understanding social dynamics/cues. ASD is a broad spectrum and each student has unique strengths. (read more)