...I have 28+ years of classroom teaching experience. During my time in the classroom, I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, all subjects. I believe very strongly in creating a safe learning environment where mistakes are accepted and celebrated as part of the learning process. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Grammar,Elementary Math
...During that time I was able to explore a variety of media. I attained my K-12 Visual Art Education certification from College for Creative Studies. This experience gave me the tools to turn my knowledge of the arts into refined, learner-friendly lessons. (read more)
...I am a Member and Past President (2007-2011) of the Detroit Working Writers, a Detroit 300 Heritage Organization and 501(c)6 non-profit. Master of Arts in English with an Emphasis in Creative Writing, 2013, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Bachelor of Arts in English; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1985, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. (read more)
...I love diversifying my lessons to work for just about anyone dependent upon their needs, skills and interests. I am currently a special education teacher, teaching students with ASD in a self contained classroom. I graduated with my bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in December of 2021, and have been teaching since! (read more)