Experience Summary
I am a graduate of Appalachian State University's Early Childhood program. I gained experience through my undergraduate internships and practicums as a student. I have worked in conjunction with university faculty in a rigorous university lab program that models best practices for early learning and development. This program serves as a site for teacher training.
I have experience working with children with special needs, as well as typically developing children ranging in age from 1-5. I am very passionate about early learning and development, particularly in regards to developmentally appropriate curriculum. I have presented at area Early Childhood conferences, and have attended many more.
Teaching Style
I excel in creating developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs of children in authentic ways.
I approach teaching through play. I feel it is important for young children to learn through daily hands on activities and experiences that support learning in concrete ways. Children can learn from everything around them, they simply need an attentive adult who can help tune them in to the environment and capitalize on their learning potential. This is true for all areas of academic and pre-academic skills.