Experience Summary
I taught from the year 2000-2013 in Gwinnett County Public Schools. 2013-2014 tried Georgia Pre-K; which I enjoyed but was unable to live on the salary. I moved to a charter school and discovered that was not the place for me. I am now in Fulton County and love it. I have had the opportunity to meet amazing staff and students, making my job a pleasure to come to. In the 2015-2016 school year I will be teaching Interrelated Special Education in 4th and 5th grade.
Teaching Style
I am a "hands-on" approach teacher. Often educators think students are grasping the concept when they are really just hearing, not listening.
My Hobbies
I spend a lot of time at the gym and with my dogs.
| ADD/ADHD |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| In both the Special Education Classroom and the General Education Classroom, I have worked with students with ADD/ADHD. I have discovered many strategies that bring students back to "on task" behavior. |
| Geography |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| For several years I was the assistant in an Elementary School Geography Club. |
| Reading Comprehension |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Based on 14 years of teaching experience I have discovered many ways to increase the reading comprehension of students of all academic levels. |
| Special Education |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have worked with Special Education students from Grades 2nd-6th. Instruction has been conducted in both the Resource and Inclusive settings. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have had substantial training in the area of writing. These include Summer Writing Institutes, writing workshop, and career Professional Development. |