...I believe in providing hands on activities whenever possible to promote conceptual learning. I have a strong base in Marzano's instructional strategies as well as Science of Reading training. My schedule is flexible, and I am willing to work around complicated schedules. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Grammar,Elementary Math
...Personally, I am very competitive. However, I understand that not all students are - and they need help. I have over 10 years' experience in teaching - mostly middle school aged students. (read more)
...I find it extremely important to learn about strengths and weaknesses and then assess where I can strengthen them, and how. Engaging and forming a personal relationship with students is my number one goal at the beginning of any time I have with my students. Forming that bond creates a relationship built on trust, where the student isn't afraid to take chances and make mistakes. (read more)
...That experience gives me an edge and a lot of patience in helping a student learn another language. I received my Ph.B. from Wayne State University majoring in Spanish, Natural Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities. I have a Permanent Secondary Certificate from the State of Michigan, and I continued in a Master's program in Foreign Language Education at Wayne State University. (read more)
...I started my teaching career in the Dominican Republic where I taught English. It was so fun that I decided to pursue a career as a language teacher. I have my bachelor's degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Michigan State University and a Master's in Spanish from Central Michigan University. (read more)