...I have a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida which required me to take College Level English I and II. I also completed AP Language/Literature in my highschool career and was able to get the college credit in highschool prior to beginning college. I am a successful Business... (read more)
...Over the last two decades, I have been a classroom elementary teacher, special education teacher, gifted teacher, an instructional coach, ESE Program Specialist, and educational consultant overseas. Currently serving on the International Dyslexia Association -Florida branch, I continue to pursue... (read more)
...For example, when we talked about food, we went to restaurants and practiced the vocabulary and useful phrases that we had just studied in class. In addition to the field trip, they also had to create presentations: the students would pick a dish, make the dish, and then explain how they prepar... (read more)
...I teach letter/ sound correlation, segmenting of phonemes and the blending (decoding) words and word-building. Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is my favorite reading curriculum but I also teach "Journeys" and complement the curriculum by teaching "Word Their Way" Phonics Program. I am currently a Special Education Teacher and have worked with students with various disabilities. (read more)
...I've worked with students at my home, at their home, at schools, coffee shops, cafes, and libraries. I'm happy to meet students (literally!) where they are. I would love to work with you or your child to get them where they want or need to be. (read more)