Upon graduating from Ashland University with my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, I began teaching 3rd grade at a charter school in Lorain. Soon afterwards, I started my classes to obtain my Master's Degree in Teaching and Curriculum, which I acquired in May of 2008. After 3 years of teaching I decided to take my experience to the Lorain Public Library, where I am currently employed. I am the system wide story teller and I travel to the branches to deliver story time programs to children ages 2-8 years old. I spend a lot of time gathering and preparing materials, so I am familiar with all the resources needed to create memorable and educational programs. In addition, I have also tutored many children in an after school setting.
My focus as a teacher is on empowering students to reach their full potential while providing them with a quality education. I have a strong passion to educate young children, teaching them the knowledge and skills they need to become well-rounded, responsible and successful individuals. I have become proficient at designing creative and stimulating lessons which accommodate multiple intelligences, bring a hands-on approach to learning, and keep students interested and focused. I find great joy and fulfillment being a part of a child’s educational process and assisting him/her to achieve his/her academic goals. I possess the ability to inspire, motivate, and encourage students to believe in themselves and the idea that anything is possible.
