...I will do as much assessment as allowable from the beginning by talking to the student’s teachers, parents, and others; doing direct assessment of my own in the targeted subject areas; and reviewing any records, scores, or work samples that are provided. The assessment will allow me to truly kno... (read more)
...Connecting the past to the present was a useful skill that I learned that allowed me to win two class rewards in social studies in high school, as well as give me a better understanding of the modern world. I work to be flexible to each individual's needs so if you want to be taught in a specifi... (read more)
...I understand that people with ADD/ADHD need to take frequent breaks for their own sake and to keep from overloading them with information. I know some people need background noise to study and concentrate while there are others who need the entire house to be quiet. I use my own personal experiences of having ADD to relate to my students. (read more)
...I've taught for 6 years in special education in co-teaching for math, english, and science, and social studies classes. I try to relate to real world experiences as much as possible. I've mostly taught 7th and 8th grade students, but can teach any grades 6 and up. (read more)
11 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 1,Social Studies,American History