Experience Summary
Working as a High School English teacher for seven years, in Alternative Education, has greatly honed my skills in assisting students to excel. Teaching critical thinking skills to those struggling to grasp concepts, provides great benefit in every subject area. I have used my expertise in reading and writing to open doors for others as they begin to learn, in confidence, and strengthen their own skills. Aside from substitute teaching--whereby I have taught every subject area, I have, as a full-time teacher, taught a variety of English classes (literature and writing) and a psychology elective.
Teaching Style
I believe that every person has a specific set of gifts, talents and abilities that is unique to each of us. Education, through its varied forms, is vital in the process of equipping children with the ability to grow and walk in their fullness so that they are confident in contributing their part to the world. With this belief, teaching must start with the person and then move to the content. I very much enjoy the process of teaching and learning with others. And, although I am now highly educated, I struggled, at times, in school. I went from being "in the lowest reading group" in third grade to graduating with honors in college. Through my own journey of learning how to learn, I am an insightful and caring teacher.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued by |
| Degree |
AA |
1987 |
Liberal Studies |
Long Beach City College |
| Degree |
BA |
1989 |
Liberal Studies |
Point Loma Nazarene College |
| Degree |
MA |
1991 |
Teaching & Learning |
Point Loma Nazarene College |
| Degree |
M.Div |
1998 |
Marriage & Family Ministries |
Talbot School of Theology |
| Other |
Clear |
1990 |
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential |
Point Loma Nazarene College |
| Other |
Clear |
around 2000 |
Crosscultural, Language & Academic Development |
through LBUSD |
| Other |
honors |
1987 |
Alpha Gamma Sigma--Honor Society |
Long Beach City College |
| Other |
high honors |
1998 |
Kappy Tau Epsilon--Honor Society |
Talbot School of Theology |