...I led casts and crews of 40+ for two summer musicals. Because of my experience in acting, directing, producing, and writing, I am capable to teach theatre arts on a variety of levels. Plus, it is a passion of mine. (read more)
...I worked in grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4. I have experience working with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, adhd, intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, medically fragile, hearing impairments and visually impairments. I am trained in the Wilson Reading System steps 1-6 and utilize this program frequently for students who are struggling readers. (read more)
...I also took all of the college level linguistics classes as part of that degree which helped me to learn to break down, analyze, and, and reconstruct words and sentences. I continued on to a masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders which focused on the study of language and how to ... (read more)
...I have completed the 40-hour training in Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and am currently in the certification practicum this year. Not including the pandemic year, the 2020-2021 school year, all of the students on my caseload increased their reading level by at least 2 levels w... (read more)
...I tailor my lessons to match the individual needs and interests of my students, while using a multi sensory approach focused in the science of reading. I am a certified Reading Specialist with over 18 years of experience working with students in grades K-4. My specialty is working with beginning readers and those who need to revisit foundational literacy skills. (read more)