...My certifications include a bachelor's degree in English, a bachelor's degree in Education with a certification in English 5-12, and a Masters of Education in K-12 School Library. I am currently pursuing a Secondary Computer Science endorsement. During my six-year tenure teaching High School English, I taught both writing and literature courses. (read more)
I am an active performer and passionate educator. I have played the piano and saxophone for over 24 years and I earned my Bachelor, Master and Doctor degrees in Saxophone Performance from the University of Iowa. As a soloist, I was prized as the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Saxophone Winner in 2... (read more)
...I started teaching AP Human Geography in 2017 and have been teaching it ever since. I earned my teaching degree from the University of Iowa in 2012 and my Masters in Teaching and Learning from the University of St. Frances Joliet in 2020. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingWriting,Guitar,World History,American History
...I want to provide an atmosphere of positive learning and growth. In my fifteen years in music I have learned from a wide variety of music teachers from a vast range of proficiencies and a large range of teaching styles. It has helped me to figure out more what way I learned best. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingPiano,Violin,Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),Music Theory
...In other words, I strive to provide them with the critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills that they need in order to be successful, independent learners. While my academic background is in math, biology, and environmental science, I also have experience tutoring English, writing, and literature. As an educator, it’s important to me to model a passion for learning. (read more)