...The things we think typically matter to make an effective teacher- how many years experience, how many degrees, whether you have a degree in this or that-don't seem to matter much at all. What really matters is what teachers do with children in the classroom or within a tutoring environment. How do they interact, how do the engage, how do they deliver instruction? (read more)
...My experience includes 9 years as an elementary teacher, 5 years as an educational consultant providing training and coaching for public school teachers in phonics instruction, and 2 years as an adjunct professor teaching reading courses to elementary teacher candidates at Kutztown University. A... (read more)
7 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Dyslexia,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
I am currently employed by the Blue Mountain School District, Orwigsburg, PA, as a per diem substitute teacher. I have served as a substitute in many different disciplines. I have taught in grades 1-4 while at the school and have also been afforded to work as Special Education teacher on many different occasions in grades 1 and 3. (read more)
...My Associates degree is in architectural drafting and design which helped me realize that drafting was what I wanted to do as my career. I was able to confidently work with other engineers, clients, contractors vendors and fellow colleagues and feel that opportunity led to a lot of the knowledge... (read more)
4 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 2,AutoCAD,Microsoft Word
...I've always had an eye for detail, and a way of relating everyday life into whatever I am teaching. I'm very personable and funny, and I make the lesson engaging and interesting, no matter what I'm teaching. I furthered my own abilities in writing and reading and linguistics in both my undergraduate and graduate studies. (read more)