...My latest certification, English as a Second Language, arose from my love of my international students. I wanted to learn more about how to effectively teach English Language Learners. In addition, my family has hosted international students in our home so I personally know the challenges that English learners face. (read more)
I have recently retired from teaching in Ashtabula Area City Schools. Although I have taught many subjects, my start was as a Title 1 math instructor for 4 years servicing k-6 students. I have taught math in all grades under my certificate. (K-8) My last 8 years have been remediation for all 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students in the district. (read more)
...After my year at Granada, while I was finishing my last year at California State University Northridge, I was volunteering at Northridge Academy High School helping the students that were struggling the most in Algebra. I have been teaching Mathematics to students for 5+ years. I obtained my Mathematics Degree from California State University Northridge. (read more)