...Reading comprehension and expository writing skills were daily areas of focus. I served as a missionary in Bloemfontein and Groot Brakrivier South Africa for 8 years, during which time I led small group bible studies and taught Sunday School at two churches. I also taught the Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)Life at the Crossroads curriculum at two youth care centers. (read more)
...I especially love helping them to get moving. I have practiced yoga for many years and am able to lead flows easily for kids to have fun with them. I also can do regular fitness, just getting kids moving and having fun. (read more)
...After college, I spent my first year at Kirkmere Elementary School in Youngstown City Schools teaching 7th grade world history. My second year teaching I accepted a position Austintown Fitch High School where I have been teaching since. At Fitch High School I have taught American History, World... (read more)
...I am very passionate about teaching reading and helping to cultivate a love of reading and books. I use a phonics based foundation and incorporate fun games and manipulatives. I also have a large library of children’s books and love to help students find books they love to read or be read to! (read more)
...Because of this, we spend a lot of time practicing science reading comprehension, which can be easily adapted into general reading comprehension. I have a B.A. in professional writing and editing. The coursework for this degree provided me with experience in many types of writing, including journalism, creative writing, fiction, and non-fiction. (read more)