...In every class, I had 5-6 students diagnosed with ADD as stated in their IEP's. I am very familiar and experienced in working with students with ADD/ADHD both in the classroom and from previous working as a full time tutor and nanny. In my time as a middle school art teacher for 3 years, I experienced teaching 6 different students all with Autism and varying degrees of it. (read more)
...I held this position for 5 years. I prepared these students for the TAKS and STAR exams. In addition, I helped them on homework assignment in reading, writing, science, math, and history. (read more)
...I understand grammar and writing skills like nobody's business. I am patient and am able to use color-coding and certain techniques to help students understand the underpinnings of writing, grammar, and usage. I am trained in Lindamood-Bell phonics and understand phonetic awareness and phonics at a deep level. (read more)
...I have 23 years of classroom teaching experience. I have a Masters in Instructional Design with technology. I also love science and have an extensive college background in biology. (read more)
...I used my passion for science to create an enjoyable learning environment. I offered office hours to students and tutored them in more difficult subjects. I also developed a middle school science curriculum using aquaponics growing systems as a teaching model for scientific subjects. (read more)