Fun Facts

I love all things, Disney! Especially Tinker Bell and Cinderella! have two little dogs, a fourteen-pound Chihuahua and a twenty-three-pound Terrier Mix. Both of my dogs are my babies, and they're very spoiled! I love to read, and you can often find me at the library during my free time.

About Me

I obtained my BA in Political Science from Oakland University in 2007. I am currently a Building Substitute Teacher. I assist in teaching various subjects. In this position, I have worked closely with Cognitively Impaired Students and students with Autism. I previously worked with At-Risk Teens at an Alternative High School. I also Nanny on the side. My passion is assisting children and students of all ages! In September, I will be starting Grad School to obtain a MA in education/michigan/detroit">Special Education.

Experience

I am currently a Building Substitute Teacher at Dakota High School. I was previously an Instructional Aide (IA) at an Alternative High School. As an IA, I assisted At-Risk Students with their academics. I also assisted in maintaining a safe environment that was conducive to learning. In addition to being a Substitute Teacher at a high school, I have also substitute taught at middle and elementary schools. During School Breaks, I Nanny for various families, working with kids of all age

Approach

Every student has different learning abilities. As an Educator, I identify those abilities and develop the appropriate teaching method to cater to each student. It is imperative to have a good rapport with each one of my students. Having this rapport and understanding of each student's abilities and needs helps me in assisting the student in being successful with their academics.
Many students get overwhelmed with their academics and shut down. So, I create different games to make learning fun!