Experience Summary
I am a life- long learner evidenced by my pursuit of a doctorate in education. I have earned a BA in Psychology/Special Education, an MA in Educational Psychology and an I am a life- long learner evidenced by my pursuit of a doctorate in education. I have earned a BA in Psychology/Special Education, an MA in Educational Psychology and an Academic Doctorate in Educational Leadership. I am driven by my passion to impart knowledge to students that will empower them to explore options that will transform their career route. Developing a dissertation, has sharpened my writing skills, research skills and polished my ability to discern the theoretical from real-life application. I have tutored students in all subjects, specifically students with special needs (learning disabled, autistic) for the past 14 years. Currently, I facilitate instructional delivery of curriculum by modeling lessons in the classroom, differentiated instruction; as well as individualized instruction and implementing new programs to tailor a variety of learning styles.
Teaching Style
Every student has the capability to succeed given that the conditions foster and nourish that success. Providing educational tools to the student in a higher education setting is critical to the independence and empowerment of the student. As an instructor, one must be cognizant of the fact that every teaching experience is an opportunity for professional growth and delivering instruction is a reciprocal process. Instilling in students the expectation of excellence has a pre-requisite that the instructor model by way of organization, preparation, enthusiasm, trust, and content expertise; inherently, upholding an effectual instructional leadership role. Teaching must be conducted with passion in order to awaken learning; perhaps, this is why we’ve moved to a classroom without walls. I believe that I exercise instrumental ways of connecting with others and am skillful at building constituencies that promote positive change and dismantle institutional barriers to teaching and learning. I have chosen instructional leadership via K-12 and higher education because I believe I have the drive, the experience and the desire to effect change that provokes life-long learning and yields instrumental community members. Education leaders must be committed to furnish a qualitative education to all students by encompassing community agencies and organizations in the educational process; thereby creating systems to address the social, educational service needs of all students and families. In summary, my teaching philosophy has been described as the idea that every student in the classroom is equal and entitled to a qualitative education.