...Writing was corrected by humans before computers got spell check. My family is from Spain. Even though I was born here, I could not speak English. (read more)
...At BOCES, I taught students with learning disabilities, Autism, and emotional disturbances. I am extremely familiar with the NYS ELA Common Core Regents. I helped 81% of my juniors and seniors pass this Regents. (read more)
...My classroom was always orderly and productive, and fun! I have also received awards from parents (PTA) as well as requests from parents to the administration that their child be placed in my classroom the upcoming year. I have always had great rapport with the parents of my students and have sought to spend time with many families over the years at their homes and in their communities. (read more)
...Other than English I speak Swedish, Farsi, and German. I have four certifications from the International TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Academy. This includes 150 hours of coursework and 20 hours of practicum. (read more)