...With a strong educational background, I hold both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in teaching, specializing in English as a second language (ESL). I am also an associate in training for the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured literacy program, and hold a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign L... (read more)
...My greatest satisfaction has been working with students. I enjoy helping students,at all levels of achievement, to improve. I have worked with students of all ages, including adults. (read more)
...Math, however, was a different story. An educational system with implicit biases had conditioned me to fear math, so when my opportunities for advancement were contingent on an SAT score in the 99th percentile, I was forced to confront my insecurities and re-learn the subjects that I had long av... (read more)
...I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and have also been in the military for just over 5 years. Throughout my schooling, I found a particular interest in the sciences involved in Health Professions. These subjects have always been extremely fascinating to me, and I believe my passion for these topics has aided in my learning and knowledge growth. (read more)
...S. Department of Education. I am well versed in Common Core Curriculum Standards and Professional Standards for Educators, both nationally and across a multitude of states and professional teacher organizations. (read more)