Experience Summary
I have taught full time in public and Catholic schools for 10 years. I taught part time as substitute, long term (months to full semesters or more), tutoring for 16years. While in college I had numerous teaching and tutoring experiences. I participated in the Multicultural Program in college and the American Indian Project. I student taught a full semester on the Hopi/Navajo reservation. I have taught all grades and adults but specialize in K-3 in which I have the most experience. Because my husband and I also had a career in sailing, I taught in several different locations: Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida. For one position I created and implemented a drop out prevention program. In 2016-2017 I worked as a full time interventionist tutoring students who needed extra help to stay on level.
Teaching Style
In groups large or small I have always individualized instruction. I get to know each student's interests and abilities, then build on the abilities using the interests. I believe students learn better when they find activities interesting and fun. I have had students come up to me in a hall years later saying remember when we did ... I find or make games and activities so students can learn while enjoying. I also use patterns and any short cut tricks such as number patterns and phonics to make learning easier.
My Hobbies
In my life besides teaching, my husband and I traveled extensively. For years we lived on sailboats and chartered so it was a business and a hobby. I have also traveled through much of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America, including the Amazon forest (with scientists). I have done presentations with objects from some of these which have interested and inspired students.
Other Comments
At this time I would like to tour online. When things become safer, hopefully in the next few months, I will be glad to meet with students in person.
| Basic Learning Skills |
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| I have taught learning skills most often. It is a necessary foundation for life long learning. |
| Elementary |
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| Most of my classroom and tutoring has been at elementary levels. I specialize in K-3. |
| Elementary Grammar |
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| I have specific materials for learning grammar. I include it in writing and presentation instruction. |
| Elementary Math |
 This is one of my top subjects!
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| Math often needs various ways of explaining concepts. I use patterns and simple shortcuts to allow students to understand and do math problems and to use math in every day experiences. |
| Elementary Phonics |
This is one of my top subjects!
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| It is easier to learn to read, write, and spell by observing patterns. Phonics is a favorite way to make reading easier. |
| Elementary Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
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| I try to impart a love of reading in addition to the ability to read. |
| Elementary Science |
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| I love science! It gives the most opportunity to enjoy learning. |
| Elementary Social Studies |
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| Understanding the world has life long rewards. I use maps and games to make this more fun. I have traveled extensively to unusual places and show objects from these places which students have enjoyed and found inspirational. |
| Elementary Study Skills |
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| These are necessary to making school life easier and more rewarding. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
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| Learning and using new words can be fun. |