I have been working in the field of education since 1986. During this time, I have worked as a K-8 elementary/middle school teacher (covering all subjects Language Arts, Math, History, Science, etc.), K-12 Spanish teacher, college-level Spanish and teacher education professor, K-8 principal and hig... (read more)
...I have also worked at colleges and elementary schools as a tutor helping students succeed in English. I have lots of experience teaching Standard English grammar and proofreading essays. Regardless of one's dialect or educational background, I am highly qualified to prepare him or her to immediately begin speaking and writing with perfect English grammar. (read more)
...During my coursework, I became familiar with the basics of the Montessori method and learned phonics teaching strategies such as Orton-Gillingham and Kendore. I successfully completed my schooling and became certified to teach grades K-6. My teaching experience includes two years as a first grade teacher and a covering a long-term substitute position for fourth grade. (read more)
...I teach through an ecological framework, which means that lessons are, as much as possible, hands-on, heart-forward, and nature-based. I am experienced with both standards-based learning as well as allowing for student interests to guide sessions. I have a Doctorate in education (curriculum and... (read more)
...I taught kindergarten for almost a year and have three years of early childhood education under my degree. I have come up with lesson plans and different teaching techniques to help each child succeed. Along with my reasons above, teaching kindergarten, running after school programs, going to s... (read more)