...I taught in California for five years (5th and 6th grade) and I am in my second year as a teacher in Tennessee. I also got a Master's of Arts with an emphasis on Middle School. I was a track athlete my entire life. (read more)
...I know grammar rules and slogans that are fun. Even adults can benefit from such sayings as "when two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking"! Phonics have taken a new turn back into a priority and it's working even with special ed students. (read more)
...My strengths are in math and science. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Science. I have taught science as a specialty in both the 4th and 6th grades. (read more)
...I also am proficient with fractions and have worked with the metric system as a machinist for many years. I have taken and understand undergraduate and graduate statistics. I have an undergraduate degree in Biology from VCU. (read more)
...I use many creative ways to give students the tools they need for success. I believe fully in differentiation and meeting the students where they are. I believe that it's my job to help the student find their best strategy for solving problems and to help them find that what they are learning relates to real world experiences. (read more)