...Each year I have received a highly qualified/highly effective rating. Prior to teaching, I tutored elementary and secondary education students in reading comprehension, grammar, and writing. I have been working with youth for more than 15 years through my church, tutoring, and currently through a Mentoring Program that a few coworkers and I started several years back. (read more)
...I have had two years of experience teaching 7th and 8th grade science. I have a degree in Chemistry, with a minor in biology. I taught 4th and 6th grade science experiments to homeschool children for a year. (read more)
...With 10 years of experience as a classroom teacher, I specialize in Algebra 1, AP Computer Science Principles, and College Algebra. I am currently a facilitator for Math 1021 and 1022 for dual enrollment through LSU. As the 2024 Louisiana Teacher of the Year Semi-finalist, I have a track record of proven results. (read more)
...My teaching style is flexible depending on the needs of the student. I always try to bring an element of fun to it, as well as praise and encouragement for effort and even the smallest of successes. Lack of confidence is one of the biggest challenges students face. (read more)