...I have worked with simple picture books with pre-primer, primer, and primary dolch words. I have taught children how to use sound chips while trying to spell phonetically. While working in a small group of children I have used simple readers to help the children build confidence in their ability. (read more)
...This often results in some just giving up. It pains me to see students struggle when I know a little bit of additional help can often help them achieve their goals. I substitute teach and hold a current substitute teachers certificate along with a paraprofessional certificate. (read more)
...For personal reasons (pending engagement), I relocated to New York, where I was employed as an insurance broker for a Fortune 500 company, eventually being promoted to Senior Vice President. In February 1992, following the Gulf War, I was sent to Kuwait to open an insurance brokerage office. I managed the office for five years, recording record profits during that period. (read more)