Experience Summary
My focus in social work and mentoring youth has encompassed over twenty years of experience including work history as a Casework Supervisor with Big Brothers/Big Sisters,a counselor with emphasis on children and families, and various volunteering activities. I have a huge love of reading and spend evenings with books as opposed to a television-I believe you can learn, travel and experience so many things through books. My children have grown up with an appreciation that the real challenge in life is to free up and focus the strengths/forces that are already inside you as this is my philosphy of life.
Teaching Style
I believe that children all have the capacity to learn, in their own ways and speed and that it is the responsiblity of the teacher to discover this capacity and nuture it.If children understand the value of learning, they will learn better. A teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, and emotional growth. A teacher is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success.My characteristics that will facilitate this success include enthusiasm,preparation, punctuality, support & concern for the student,consistency, firmness and control.