Experience Summary
As a fourth year special education teacher, I have an extensive repertoire of strategies to help students learn. Having worked with both disabled and nondisabled children, primarily in small group and 1:1 settings, I have developed an acute sense of each of my students' learning styles, strengths and needs. Previously, I have tutored in math, social studies and study skills at the upper elementary level. Over the years I have worked with students between the ages of 2 to 21, addressing a wide range of educational and developmental needs. I am Highly Qualified to teach at the elementary level (K-6) and certified in K-12 general special education. My BA in English also permits me to work with older students in reading and written expression. An avowed lifelong learner, I have always excelled in school, and I greatly enjoy helping other people achieve their personal best.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is entirely individualized to meet the needs of the child. As a special educator, my instruction has most often been diagnostic, targeted to meet specific goals and objectives. I relate activities to real life, so that lessons are interesting and students can apply and generalize learned skills. I use a multisensory approach. My lessons often include a combination of visuals, formula guides, manipulatives and other materials carefully selected to support and engage the individual student.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued by |
| Degree |
M.Ed. |
2005 |
Education |
Plymouth State University |
| Certification |
second cycle |
current |
K-12 General Special Education |
NH Department of Education |
| Degree |
BA |
2000 |
English/ Communications |
University of New Hampshire |
| Certification |
6 credit hours |
2009 |
Crisis Prevention Intervention |
CPI Institute |
| Other |
6 credit hours |
2008 |
Six Trait Writing Model |
In-Service |
| Other |
3 CEUs |
2008 |
Supporting the Struggling Reader |
University of New England |
| Other |
6 credit hours |
2008 |
Wilson Fundations Training |
Wilson Language Training |
| Other |
188+ credits |
2008 |
Highly Qualified Teacher Status K-6 |
SAU 21 |
| Other |
3 CEUs |
2007 |
Foundations of Reading and Literacy |
University of New England |
| Other |
2.5 credit hours |
2007 |
Everyday Mathematics Curriculum Training |
In-Service |
| Other |
6 credit hours |
2007 |
Wilson Fundations Training |
Wilson Language Training |
| Other |
10 credit hours |
2007 |
Orton-Gillingham On-Line Course |
Orton-Gillingham Institute |
| Other |
6 credit hours |
2006 |
Four Blocks Method: Overview |
In-Service |
| Other |
6 credit hours |
2008 |
Calendar Math Training |
In-Service |
| Other |
10 credit hours |
2004 |
Wilson Reading System: Overview |
Wilson Language Training |