"I am a certified and licensed bilingual elementary school teacher with 21 years of experience teaching in a dual-language classroom. Throughout my career, I have taught multiple grades from kindergarten through sixth grade, providing instruction in all core subject areas including: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. My teaching experience has allowed me to support diverse learners, including English language learners and students who require additional academic or language support.

My teaching and tutoring experience spans whole-class instruction, small-group intervention, and individualized, one-on-one academic support. I regularly provide targeted intervention for students who are struggling or at risk, focusing on foundational reading skills—such as phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development—as well as math strategies that strengthen number sense, problem solving, and conceptual understanding. I have also tutored elementary students remotely, especially during and after the pandemic, helping learners stay engaged, confident, and academically successful.

When tutoring virtually, I use research-based instructional approaches such as guided reading, differentiated instruction, modeling, think-aloud strategies, and scaffolded practice. I incorporate interactive digital tools, virtual manipulatives, online whiteboards, shared documents, and ongoing progress monitoring so students remain active participants in their learning. I believe in building strong relationships, maintaining clear communication with families, and creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and grow. My goal is always to meet students where they are, celebrate their strengths, and help them reach their highest academic potential in both English and Spanish." less...