...It gives a child permission to exercise his or her imagination--a real boost to exciting living! I have helped many a sluggish reader to greatly expand reading competency by several grade levels in one year. I was a National Spanish Honorary recipient in high school and have always had a special affection for the language and culture. (read more)
...I worked there for eight years and then transferred to the central office as the administrative assistant to the special education director for six years. During my time there I went back to school and received my bachelors degree in education. I have been teaching for 5 years. (read more)
...On a personal note, I am a mom of three wonderful kids. All three have been very successful in their studies with my oldest two completing the ACT with a 31/36 and 32/36 (my youngest isn't old enough to take the ACT yet). I know the importance of a high ACT or SAT score in college acceptance an... (read more)
...Teaching chess, writing, and drama are my passions. Teaching is a way for me to connect with the world and all my hundreds of students. I was taught that nothing is as empowering as learning to love learning, regardless of the subject. (read more)
...I am currently teaching 8th grade math. One of the reasons that I love teaching math is seeing the excitement and feeling of accomplishment in the students when they understand a topic they have struggled with in the past. I feel my background in special education also provides a lot of differentiated teaching techniques that help cater to a wide variety of learners. (read more)