Experience Summary
As an Elementary School Teacher, I have taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades in the Pendergast and Dysart School Districts. I am currently working at Rancho Gabriela Elementary School in the Dysart District which has been an Excelling school for the last two years. I earned an Educator of the Month award at this school.
I have participated in the Reading First training provided by the State Department of Education. I have also participated in a district cohort in which I took Master's level courses from NAU in Multicultural and Bilingual Education.
I have provided tutoring services for 1st - 4th grade students throughout my teaching career and have taught several sessions of summer school and intersession classes.
Teaching Style
I cannot imagine any other career for myself than teaching. I'm one of the lucky ones who gets up every day and is actually excited to go to work.
My teaching style is very individualized for each student. I believe that each child is different and therefore requires differentiated instruction. I believe that every child is capable of learning but not necessarily in the same way. It is important to have high expectations. I believe that if you set your standards high, students will rise to meet them.
Teaching is my passion and my goal is to help students enjoy learning. I hope that all my students become life long learners.