Experience Summary
23 years of teaching: 1 year General Education; 23 years Special Education; 3 years of teaching in inclusion classes. Tutoring in all subjects; over 10 years in intersession credit recovery teaching (spring breaks, fall breaks, summer credit recovery)- 10 years with PLATO online learning systems, some experience with Study Island. Use Discovery Education learning site probes in classes.
Teaching Style
differentiated instruction; use multi-sensory strategies, help students create learning notebooks; emphasize study skills.
My Hobbies
art, piano/guitar/choral singing, reading, swimming, church & community service, family travel.
Other Comments
very flexible, enjoy tutoring. Seek parent input and involvement in tutoring experience.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1988 |
B.S. Elementary Education |
Vanderbilt University, Nashville... |
| Certification |
Basic Phonological Instruction |
2007 |
Wilson Language Instructor (Dysl... |
Wilson Language Systems |
| Certification |
General teaching certification |
2003 |
Special Education |
Tennessee Department of Education |
| Other |
Highly Qualified |
2008 |
K-6 Elementary Education; 7-8 Ma... |
Tennessee Department of Education |
| Other |
Sponsor (after-school activity) |
1995 |
School Math team sponsor |
Volunteer sponsor |
| Dyslexia |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| Certified Wilson Language tutor 15+ years; listed at Middle TN Dyslexia Center in Murfreesboro, TN; trained in Barton Reading. |
| Math |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Certified teacher; Highly qualified status in K-6, 7-8 Math; 20+years experience teaching math to mildly learning disabled students. 15+years tutoring general education students through after-school tutoring, home tutoring, and online learning programs.
GREAT WITH INDIVIDUALIZING PLANS FOR STUDENTS, MATH STRATEGIES, AND CONSULTING WITH PARENTS TO IMPROVE HOMEWORK & STUDY SKILLS. |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| same as math: Certified; highly qualified status for K-6, 7-8 Math.
5+ years teaching pre-algebra skills; 15+years tutoring. |
| Science |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| 10+ years assisting general ed students and mildly learning disabled students through tutoring & online learning programs. |
| Special Education |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| Certified. 23 years experience with mildly handicapped learners. Learning disabilities, ADD,ADHD, some experience with Aspberger's students.
Focus on Reading, basic writing skills, and Math, study skills.
Consultation with parents to improve homework & parent interactions for learning at home. |