Experience Summary
I taught kindergarten in public school for twenty years. I am currently teaching in a private school setting. I teach a voluntary preschool class (VPK). In this role I help prepare my students so that they have the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten. These skills are not just academic skills. These skills also include having an ability to function in a large group, get along with peers, and persevere in a task until completion.
Teaching Style
I believe a classroom for young children should provide a warm, accepting, and challenging environment.
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have experience with preschool - first grade children. I know how to find the child's level of functioning and provide instruction based on the child's needs. |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am familiar with the public school standards and required skills for students through first grade. |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have many years of experience working with young children learning English as a second language. |
| Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I understand how important it is for children to learn math concepts through active learning rather than with worksheets. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Having taught kindergarten in the public schools for many years, I am able to effectively provide prereading and beginning reading instruction. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Having taught kindergarten in the public schools for many years, I am able to effectively provide prereading and beginning reading instruction. |
| Elementary Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| As with math, science is best taught through actual experiences. Science activities provide learning opportunities in language and vocabulary, math, and higher level thinking. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have many years of experience working with young children learning English as a second language. I know how to use literature, music, movement, hands-on activities, visuals to provide vocabulary instruction. |