Experience Summary
I have been teaching elementary special education since 2014. I have a passion for my chosen career and a life-long love of all things literacy. I have taught students from K-5th grade in reading, writing, math, executive functioning skills, study skills, and social skills. I have worked with students with varying levels of ability. I am experienced in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; other health impairments such as ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning disorders, and OCD; and specific learning disabilities such as processing disorders, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I have received training as an Orton-Gillingham classroom educator through an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. I also recently completed a practicum and received certification through the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators at the classroom educator level.
Teaching Style
Building meaningful relationships with my students is my top priority. This helps me to personalize the learning experience. I take a multisensory approach to teaching. I like to make learning as interactive as possible for my students to ensure a high-level of engagement and maximum retention of new learning.
My Hobbies
Reading, writing, listening to music, and most of all playing with my 2 kids.
| ADD/ADHD |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas including other health impairments such as ADHD. |
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. |
| Dyslexia |
 This is one of my top subjects!
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. |
| Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I work with students in all Virginia SOLs K-5 for Math and English. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I use a multisensory approach to learning and strive to make new vocabulary meaningful. I started a vocabulary parade in my school to raise awareness of the need for explicit vocabulary instruction. |
| Language Arts |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. I was also the reading teacher of the year for my school for the 2017-2018 school year. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of reading. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. I was also the reading teacher of the year for my school during the 2017-2018 school year. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of reading. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. I was also the reading teacher of the year for my school during the 2017-2018 school year. |
| Special Education |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts and math. I work with students with other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts. I am certified by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory literacy approach that includes explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and writing. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I hold a Master's degree in special education and am experienced as a K-5 special education teacher in all areas of language arts. |