"Hello there! I would love the opportunity to work with your elementary/middle school daughter(s) or son(s) in the areas of reading, ELA, or writing. I have been a public school educator for 24 years. My first three degrees are in the fields of early childhood and elementary education/curriculum. In addition, I have an earned doctorate in educational leadership. I have taught, tutored, or mentored in every grade-PreK-12 at some point in my career. (I spent 12 years teaching third grade.) I have served as an adjunct at a technical school where I taught early childhood methods as well.

In addition to my degrees, I earned a reading endorsement/certification and leadership certification from Columbus State. Yes, I am truly a life long learner and desire to foster that love of learning in each and every child and teacher I get to meet daily.

I know the curriculum that students are required to master (Common Core) and utilize a plethora of research based instructional strategies designed to help students master state standards while making learning FUN-as it should be! :) I can assist with study skills or just help your child with vocabulary development as well. Writing is just as important as reading. I can help your child with various types of writing and the writing process. I can also help them to effectively formulate constructed responses.

I have been an assistant principal for 11 years. As an instructional leader, my job responsibilities have included curriculum, instruction, and assessment. I help teachers by communicating best practices/methods for working with ALL students and work with them to ensure that students are being taught the necessary skills/concepts to meet or exceed state standards. I also manage the Response to Intervention process. In addition. I work with special education teachers to ensure that students are growing academically and their needs are met based on Individual Education Plans

I am also a pianist. I took lessons for 15 plus years and served as a church musician before rel" less...