...I truly believe that in order to maintain a thorough grasp of a concept you must “touch” the material 18 times. This includes flash cards, matching assignments, fill in the blanks, labeling, color coding, example questions etc. I have a very hard time learning through just reading a textbook and taking notes so I like to focus on other ways that material can be incorporated. (read more)
...While at Texas State, I took a variety of upper level history courses. While a student, I worked at the Athletic Academic Center on campus as a tutor for student-athletes. After graduation, I attended the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law. (read more)
...I’ve spent 3 years teaching first grade reading and writing and currently teach 3rd grade literacy. I’ve spent 3 years teaching a variety of direct phonics instruction. I have a deep understanding of the various spelling rules, phonics, phonemic awareness, and syllabication. (read more)