Experience Summary
Over 16 years, I have taught various subjects for students with hearing impairments. I also have experience in teaching students with multiple disabilities as well. I have had experience in teaching an after school program with students who needed assistance in learning. In addition, I have taught American Sign Language classes to parents. I have experience in teaching students, ages 7-21.
Teaching Style
I teach with a hands-on style. I incorporate various strategies based on the student's needs such as kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and a combination if needed. I observe and I assess student's strengths and weaknesses. Based on the information and results, I determine the correct strategy to use to help a student.
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Basic learning skills are necessary to build a foundation in later learning. Learning to read, write, and speak are pertinent for success in learning. |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught 16 years at the elementary level in special education covering grades Kindergarten to 5th grade. |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught the foundational skills of grammar such as the naming parts of a sentence and creating sentences. |
| Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Having taught math at every level from K-5th grade, I have been aware of the Common Core State Standards in math. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am familiar with Visual Phonics for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am aware of the skills in Wilson Phonics. These are skills needed for success in public speaking. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| In Reading, the Common Core State Standards concentrate on Reading Comprehension and Reading Fluency. |
| Elementary Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Having the Common Core State Standards, we have specific areas at each grade level. Having said that, students will need to learn the Next Generation Science Standards as it is being implemented. |
| Elementary Social Studies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Students need to learn the various concentrated topics in Social Studies according to the Common Core State Standards. |
| Elementary Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Study skills are necessary to learn especially in preparation for Junior High/Middle School. These involve note taking skills and organization skills which enforces study skills. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Finding synonyms, antonyms, definitions and creating sentences for vocabulary are necessary to improve vocabulary in reading comprehension, public speaking, and writing. |