"I am a certified teacher in Elementary Education (K-6) with endorsements in ESOL, gifted, and reading. My teaching experience includes art (grades K-5), kindergarten, 3rd grade, and gifted grades K-5. Over the past 16 years I have pursued a desire to change the lives of my students through education. My students have come from very diverse backgrounds and learning needs. I have experience with gifted, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, and OCD to name a few.

Reading and math are my strengths. I have experience with both struggling learners as well as learners strictly in need of enrichment. I believe in a balanced literacy approach when teaching children to read. Early intervention is key. In math I use the concrete, representational, and abstract method to make sense of numbers and build fluency. When working with struggling students I strive to find the root of problem and use methods such as explicit instruction, gameplay, multiple modalities, and research-based interventions grounded in the science of learning. I can create lessons tailored to students needs or use work provided. Flexibility and responsiveness are also my strengths.

Teaching is my passion. I love working with students and enjoy seeing their faces light up when they understand and learn something new!" less...