Experience Summary
Over the past few years my students have taught me almost as much as I have taught them. I have learned that I have an infinite amount of patience, persistence pays off, and using imagination in my lessons helps students learn the most. In this day and age, school is no longer just about learning it is about teaching students skills for the real world, skills they will find useful in their own life. This is my goal. I believe my students have a better grasp on reading comprehension, writing and verbal skills thanks to being part of my class. I am a dedicated, hardworking person who does not mind putting in the time required for excellence.
Teaching Style
My beliefs about education illustrate that every child has the right and the ability to learn. I believe in data driven instruction. It is not good enough to blindly teach everyday, without proving you are making progress within the skills you are teaching. Once data is disaggregated to show which skills need the most frequent and intense focus, the skill is taught, and then tested again. The next step is determined by the result of the post test; either the skill is re-taught or enrichments are given. I also believe heavily in the use of group work and student teaching/ interaction.