"Patient and knowledgeable

Experienced

I am a certified teacher for the State of Texas. I specialize in bridging gaps in academic knowledge. I have a Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (science, reading, sociology, children's psychology, elementary math, and writing) from the University of TX at Dallas. A Masters in Education from Grand Canyon University -- how to teach students reading, science, social studies, and math. I have more than 11 years experience in the education field. I am currently a special education elementary teacher with Dallas ISD.

I love teaching children as well as adults. My expertise lies in reading/language arts, writing, social studies, and science. I am patient, understanding, caring, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of students. Students struggling in the above content areas and exhibiting low self-esteem will work well with me. I employ various instructional methods, use manipulatives, and educational websites. I also provide assistance with homework, projects, including ITBS,and STAAR preparation.

Instruction should be based on the student's ability to grasp and make sense of the material. As a teacher, I facilitate instruction at multiple levels along the developmental phase of the student. Instruction is centered around visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles (touch/feel).

Children need a foundation in reading from which they can build upon. This includes reading aloud, phonemic awareness, and practice with reading lots of varied texts. Students learn best when introduced to a balanced reading approach (phonics, vocabulary, and spelling).

Students learning English as a second language need ample time/opportunities to develop literacy skills in both languages. If students are struggling in reading, they may also experience a negative impact in math, language arts, health/science, and social studies. Special needs student may require varied teaching methods.

My focus will be:

Phonics: Beginning phonics lessons (pre-k to kinder), ove" less...