...My teaching style is student oriented with a focus on active engagement. When working with students, I first assess their individual learning styles by observing how they process information and asking them about their preferences. Once I have a clear understanding of their learning style, I adapt my teaching methods accordingly to maximize their comprehension and retention. (read more)
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)
...I am licensed to teach in the state of Pennsylvania. I have been in many different classrooms in Western Pennsylvania, from low incidence placements to high incidence placements. I am qualified to teach students with ADD/ADHD, because I have completed my Bachelors degree in Special Education. (read more)
...I continued to gain valuable experience working with children as a case manager for a private foster care agency for ten years. My role as a case manager increased my awareness of how children think and feel and confirmed that if they are given a lot of love and encouragement, they can thrive. By far, the best learning experience in working with children has come from raising my three sons. (read more)
...I am happy to offer tutoring in all areas of elementary ed, while specializing in reading. I have experience in Balanced Literacy programs which offer specific approaches to improving literacy. I also have 12 credits in a graduate program towards a reading specialist certificate. (read more)