...I realized, as an educator, I need patience to let students feel safe and learn the fundamentals in their own time, understanding in order to break down what the student does and doesn't know on an on-going basis, and a deep well of knowledge to expound upon the topic and allow a more rich and or... (read more)
...I have extensive work with students with special needs such as autism and ADHD. I have been a teacher of the year at my school recently and have also written a program that was published in North Carolina which reduced the number of at-risk kids in our school by over 50%. I have most recently b... (read more)
...We have a focus on arts integration into our lesson plans. I teach first grade, but I have worked with students all the way into sixth grade. I enjoy teaching with hands on materials and active lessons that will be in the whole body learning category. (read more)
...Specialties include; plate tectonics, volcanic activity and earthquakes. Basic teaching of the biosphere, and how different types of ecosystems react with one another. I attained a Minor in Religious studies at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, VA. (read more)
...I have an Associate of Arts degree from Wayne Community College. I have been volunteering in elementary schools for 3 years and I was a dance teacher for 3 years. I have taught ages 2-16. (read more)