"I am a licensed teacher, certified to teach English / Language Arts (middle and high school); Reading K-12; Secondary Remedial Reading; Secondary Developmental Reading; and Traffic Safety). I have taught in public schools and worked with kids and adults of all ages, and have even taught for the Customized Training departments of local colleges for 18 years.

I have been an English / Language Arts teacher, a Reading teacher, a Reading Intervention teacher, a reading consultant, and a district literacy coach. My approach to learning is to provide active learning opportunities, explicit instruction, along with coaching and feedback. I love helping students develop their critical thinking and comprehension skills and strategies." less...