Experience Summary
Since my graduation from Simmons College, Boston, MA in 1988, I have worked extensively in the publishing industry as a freelance writer for magazines, newspapers, and guides.
Recently, I have become eligible to teach in the state of New Hampshire, and have worked as a Teacher Assistant in the Londonderry School District. I also have been tutoring students in grades 5-12 in reading, writing, and history. In addition, I have worked with younger students in mathematics.
I truly love being an educator, and I hope to continue my role as a teacher. I particularly love working with learning disabled students in writing and reading.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is based on the belief that children perform well academically when given an opportunity to learn in their own unique way.
In particular, I have worked with students with receptive-language difficulties, ADHD, and oppositional behavior. In my teaching, I have tried to implement techniques that involve repetition, visual cues, and creativity to enhance students' academic performance.
I believe each student has the potential to advance when given the appropriate tools. For example, I try to use lively stories and cue cards to enhance phonemic awareness of the long and short vowel sounds and consonant sounds as well as basic sight words.
I now work
as a Special Education Teacher in New Hampshire. I teach English for freshman
students at the high school level.