...Research is an integral part of my job as an academic art historian. Reading, and, more importantly, reading comprehension, are essential skills that I've built up to high levels. Likewise, I teach my students how to skillfully and efficiently read in order to complete their assigned research papers. (read more)
...I pursued my classroom teaching in both private and public schools teaching Grades 7-12 English, Theology and Science. I worked in urban and suburban schools. I went on to study and receive my MS Ed in Counseling and Human Relations with a Pennsylvania certification in Secondary School Guidance in 1980. (read more)
...Finally, in Turkey, I taught at the international marketing department at General Mobile, a Turkish cell phone manufacturer.I learned Russian in university and then lived abroad in St. Petersburg for almost two years. Most recently, I completed an M.A. in translation. (read more)
...I took geography courses in college and believe it is important to incorporate map skills and reading into my instruction. Students use maps and create maps in my classroom, so that they have a strong understanding of concepts. We also examine text features and how they support the article and main idea. (read more)
...I was a neuroscience major in college who took several psychology courses. In high school, I also took the AP Psych exam and scored a 5. I have taken a large number of chemistry courses at the college level including general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. (read more)