...I am an experienced and licensed Spanish teacher. I have a BA and an MA in Spanish, and I am licensed to teach secondary school in Iowa and Washington state. I have lived and worked in Spanish speaking countries for many years, beginning with my work in the Peace Corps in Colombia, South America. (read more)
...My undergraduate studies were in Speech, with an emphasis on Radio and TV Broadcasting, so communication skills are one of my greatest strengths. My teaching style is totally student-focused: where is the student now, and where do they want to be? What are the student's academic goals, and how can I help to achieve them? (read more)
...I have taught all grades kindergarten through sixth grade. I am currently the Talented and Gifted teacher for both a local elementary school and high school. Although I enjoy working with high-achieving students, I truly miss working one-on-one with students and watching them grow independently and academically because they received a little extra attention (instruction) from me! (read more)
11 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...Each of our children faced significant challenges in their education journey and I know being a parent and walking them through their challenges has enriched my teaching immeasurably. I am adept at individualized instruction techniques. I am familiar with a handy toolbox of tricks and tools to help students succeed. (read more)
...I have been an animal lover my whole life. What brings the most wholeness to my life is helping others in need. When I was younger, I was a shy and struggled to do speeches. (read more)