Experience Summary
I am a Special Education teacher of thirty years. I have certifications in Learning Disabilities as well as an English certification for the Middle school level. I have experience in the general education, self contained, and Inclusion classroom
settings.I have a special ability to pinpoint learning problems and understand how students learn best. I especially enjoy teaching students that are unable to read and have specific training in the area of decoding the written word.
Teaching Style
I am patient, kind and like to make learning fun. Positive reinforcement and praise can never be enough.Students learn best when they feel good about
themselves and learning.
My Hobbies
Reading, gym classes and horse riding.
Other Comments
I am here to help any student to become successful within the classroom.
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| 1-12th |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Very experienced |
| Dyslexia |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Special Educator for the Learning Disabled for thirty years. |
| English |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Taught English for thirty years |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Very experienced |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Very experienced |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Experienced! |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Experienced |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Very experienced |
| Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Certified in Wilson reading program and taught reading for several years.Guaranteed to improve your students level of reading 1-3 grade levels. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Experienced with many strategies for the understanding of what one reads.I am very experienced in this area and taught reading for several years |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Very skilled in this area |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Very experienced |