...Public speaking has played a big part of my life, and I realize it is one of the skills most important for survival. As a theatre and drama teacher at a local high school, I teach public speaking skills on a daily basis. I also hold my BA degree in Communication - and Public Speaking is a big part of that. (read more)
...Prior to this, I attended the University of Chicago where I majored in English. I have had poems published in literary magazines and anthologies and have won awards for my short stories, including the Seidel Scholars PRISM grant. I have played violin since I was nine years old, participating in festivals such as NYSSMA, All-County, and Area All-State between ages nine and eighteen. (read more)
...I adjust methods as I go to make sure I develop a way that best fits each unique child. I believe in communication with the parents to ensure we are on one accord. My job is to have a child evolve and grow academically.I have my Michigan certification in Elementary Education K-5 and 6-8 self-contained English. (read more)
...These are all areas in which I have expertise. In working with the logical analysis of writing samples, my favorite question is "Why?" Regardless of whether I am teaching English or Science or anything else, I am never happy with a simple answer. A student has to tell me WHY. (read more)