Experience Summary
Church school, Amazonas, Colombia, 1979-1986
I taught classes of six to twelve students from Colombia, Mexico, and the U.S.
Grades K-4 in Spanish—all subjects
Grades 5-6 in Spanish—math and reading
Grade 3 in English—math, language
Grades 5-8 in English—reading, health, history, music
Home school, Sylmar, California, 1986-1992
I taught my own children all subjects, K4-3rd grade.
Sapa Christian School, Kenny Lake, Alaska, 1997-2010
I taught a variety of subjects to small classes, specializing in middle school math and high school history and government.
Teaching Style
I try to find the way a student learns best and adjust my approach accordingly.
Other Comments
Successful teacher in small private schools
Passionate about creating interest and positive results in students
Experienced in one-on-one and small-group tutoring
Bilingual, English and Spanish
| American History |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| This is my passion. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Writing is one of my strengths. |
| Government |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| What the Constitution says, how the U.S. gov't. works, and how citizens participate is essential knowledge. |
| Guitar |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| Beginning chords and notes. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| Mostly 19th- and 20th-century British and American literature |
| Piano |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have presented beginning and intermediate students in recital. |
| Spanish |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I lived in Colombia for twelve years and speak Spanish daily in my home. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Understanding phonics gives the student the tools s/he needs to spell most words with confidence and comprehension; drill and mnemonics helps with the others. |
| World History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Would you like to make a mummy? |