Experience Summary
I have been teaching English and History education for three years. I have experience on the 7th, 8th 9th and 10th grade levels. For the last three years my high school English courses have been centered on ACT prep. for the ACT/MME students take their junior year. My eighth grade curriculum focuses on strengthening testing scores, reading comprehension and writing ability (formal and creative). I also have taught Shakespeare and core minored in Shakespearean Lit while earning my English Degree. My experience with history education has been focused in geography, culture, western civilization, American history, European history and African American/African histories.
I have taught the summer school credit recovery classes in my school district for three years and have also home schooled and tutored for seven years.
I also had several classes focused on African American Literature.
Teaching Style
I believe that students do not learn the same way. My teaching style incorporates all learning styles. When teaching a lesson I believe in using secondary reading sources, technology, video clip and other creative outlets. I believe that you must motivate the student to learn not thrust curriculum at them hoping it will sink in. I have five years of experience working with troubled youth and students with disabilities.
My Hobbies
Coaching: 7 years: Volleyball, Track, Copetitive Cheer
Other Comments
IF you would like a complete resume with references please email me at :vpeterson@gobles.org