...I have graduate coursework in art which was part of my master’s degree in gifted and talented education. I belong to the Tennessee Watercolour Society and have taught art to students in several summer programs as part of the gifted and talented instruction. I require that my college English students illustrate their writing and work with them on this drawing work. (read more)
...Just as many of my own professors have believed in me, and have thereby helped me to believe in myself, it is now my goal to help others in the same way. If you believe that I could help you, please feel free to reach out any time. And even if it turns out, for whatever reason, that I cannot help you myself, I'll be glad to assist you in finding a tutor who can. (read more)
...I have continued to teach in the Inclusion model and have primarily taught in Language Arts and Math classes. I have also spent much time working with students who have weak organizational skills. For the last ten to twelve years I have looped with my students, starting with them in 6th grade and following through the 8th grade. (read more)
...I love watching students light up when they finally accomplish something they didn't think was possible. I also believe that learning should be fun and engaging at every age. When students are captivated, they lose their anxiety and negative attitudes towards learning, so I used games, hands-on materials, and relatable content to keep the student connected to their goals. (read more)