Experience Summary
I am a certified teacher. I have taught for 11 years and have taught first through eighth grades. I enjoy teaching reading and writing to everyone. I have had some training in specialized reading training from the Wilson Academy and I am currently earning my certification for teaching students with reading difficulties. I have certifications in Elementary Education, ESOL, ESE, Reading K-12 and English 6-12. I am also a Certified Gifted Teacher. I have also been a Career Counselor and have worked with adults and college aged students. I try to make learning fun and I am flexible with working with struggling students. I look forward to working with you.
Teaching Style
I love to make teaching fun.
My Hobbies
Reading, dancing and hiking
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been an elementary school teacher for over 11 years. I love to help students with their study habits and increase their skills for great results. |
| Composition |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I love to teach students to write. It is my passion to help students express themselves through writing and to see the increase in self confidence that results when they are able to master this skill. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I love to teach students to write. It is my passion to help students express themselves through writing and to see the increase in self confidence that results when they are able to master this skill. |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been an elementary school teacher for over 11 years. I love to help students with their study habits and increase their skills for great results |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I like to make grammar fun! A comma can make all the difference...
Let's eat grandma....versus Let's eat, grandma. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been a certified Reading Teacher for over 11 years. I am also currently earning my level 1 certification in the Wilson Reading System. This is a systematic research based system to help students who struggle with phonics and phonemic awareness. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been a certified Reading Teacher for over 11 years. I am also currently earning my level 1 certification in the Wilson Reading System. This is a systematic research based system to help students who struggle with phonics and phonemic awareness. |
| Elementary Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been an elementary school teacher for over 11 years. I love to help students with their study habits and increase their skills for great results |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been a certified Reading Teacher for over 11 years. I am also currently earning my level 1 certification in the Wilson Reading System. This is a systematic research based system to help students who struggle with phonics and phonemic awareness. I also use multiple representations and word mapping and this helps students retain the meaning of words. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been an English Teacher for over 11 years. I love to teach reading, grammar and writing. I love to read and to help students understand the meaning behind text. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I love to teach grammar. I even like to diagram sentences:) Grammar is one of my favorite subjects to teach. |
| Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Dyslexia Tutoring using Wilson Reading System. |
| Reading Comprehension |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been a reading teacher for over 11 years. I love to help students with comprehending text. |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I love Shakespeare and I enjoy helping students understand his artistry of language and use of symbolism. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am currently earning my level 1 certification in the Wilson Reading System. This system teaches spelling in a multi-sensory and research driven way that helps struggling spellers learn how to spell with mastery. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been a writing teacher for a long time. I love to teach students to write. It is my passion to help students express themselves through writing and to see the increase in self confidence that results when they are able to master this skill. |