...I always start a unit or even lesson with an "attention-grabber;" whether a personal anecdote, a read-aloud, a short video clip, a piece of art, I always try to engage my learners through something tangible and engaging off the bat. I then typically brainstorm with my students about what they al... (read more)
...At the Massachusetts College of Art and Design I was taught proper composition, technique, and color balance. Since, then I have taught drawing and painting to adults and crafts to children. I have been painting for the past 15 years and have taken a multitude of courses on illustrating anatomy, landscapes, and abstraction. (read more)
...I am an adaptable, flexible, and hard-working wellness professional who is always learning, and happy to share my knowledge as needed!I obtained a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Wellness in 2007 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This degree emphasized courses such as Bi... (read more)
What I do best is engage students one-on-one or in very small groups. The conscientious student will learn the material, and will learn to think critically about the material. Chances are that we will have a good time doing it. [That's really all I have to say, but the form I'm filling out requ... (read more)
I have taught at the elementary level, K-4, I have taught the most challenging of elementary students to read. I have taught high school social studies, ELL and special education during a 10 year teaching career in the Philadelphia, PA region. I have a passion to work with the most challenging of students. (read more)