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Fun Facts
One fun fact about myself is that I love to dance! I first started taking tap and jazz dance when I was 6 years old. I continued classes up through college taking such classes as ballroom, African-Primitive dance, ballet, tap, modern, hip-hop, lyrical jazz, and even Irish Jig!
About Me
I am a graduate from San Diego State University with a B. A. in Psychology. I also attended Point Loma Nazarene University and obtained my Education Specialist, Multiple Subjects Credential, and Masters in Teaching (MAT).
Experience
I started tutoring back at my old high school in 1994, running the after-school program. In 1196-1998 I ran a tutoring site at a middle school through Lehigh Valley Summerbridge. I started substitute teaching in 2008 for grades K-12 for all subjects. In 2014, I landed an internship in CVESD as a Resource Specialist. Since then I finished my internship in a self-contained classroom for SPED M/M. Currently, I am an Education Specialist for Crawford High.
Approach
As a teacher who works with students with special needs, I am experienced in providing accommodations and modifications in order to meet each individual student's needs. I believe providing those accommodations along with integrity, honesty, and respect for my learners is necessary in order to gain the respect of my students. Aligning my teaching with the required common core state standards while teaching appropriate study skills is key in promoting lifelong skills necessary to succeed.
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Psychology
Point Loma Nazarene University
Dual Teaching Credentials
Graduate CourseworkPoint Loma Nazarene University
MAT
MBAMiddle School Math Tutoring
I have taught middle school mathematics grades 6-8 for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, one of those school being a "Blue Ribbon" school. I taught basic math, algebra and geometry to mainstreamed middle school students and those in a self-contained classroom. Mathematics is my area of strength when it comes to teaching common core standards; I love math!
Study Skills Tutoring
I have taught middle school students as an Education Specialist for grades 6-8 for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, one of those schools being a "Blue Ribbon" school. As a Resource Specialist, I supported students with all types of learning styles. Providing models, guided instruction, graphic organizers that break down the components of the task, and providing self-monitoring checklists to ensure the student understands what requirements are needed in order to meet proficiency are just some of the ways I support students with study skills.
Writing Tutoring
I have taught middle school Language Arts as an Education Specialist for grades 6-8 for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, one of those schools being a "Blue Ribbon" school. As a Resource Specialist, I supported students with writing for argumentative, expository and narrative writing to mainstreamed middle school students and those in a self-contained classroom. Providing models, graphic organizers that break down the components of the writing piece, and providing self-monitoring checklists to ensure the student understands what requirements are needed in order to meet proficiency are just some of the ways I support students in writing.
English Tutoring
I have taught middle school Language Arts as an Education Specialist for grades 4-8 for the Chula Vista Elementary School District for mainstreamed RSP students and those in a self-contained classroom. Having taught ESL students and those with various learning styles in multiple grade levels, I have a wide range of experience working with all types of learners.
Providing balanced literacy such as SIPPS, Achieve 3000 for comprehension, guided reading, AR are a few ways I have exposed my students to reading. For writing, providing models, graphic organizers that break down the components of the writing piece, and providing self-monitoring checklists to ensure the student understands what requirements are needed in order to meet proficiency are just some of the ways I support students in L.A.
Homework Coach Tutoring
I have taught Kindergarten as a General Education Teacher and as an Education Specialist for grades 4-8 for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, one of those schools being a "Blue Ribbon" school. As a Resource Specialist, I supported students with all types of learning styles. Providing models, guided instruction, graphic organizers that break down the components of the task, and providing self-monitoring checklists to ensure the student understands what requirements are needed in order to meet proficiency are just some of the ways I support students with study skills.
Elementary Math Tutoring
I have taught elementary school mathematics for grades 4-6 for the Chula Vista Elementary School District. I taught basic math, algebra and geometry to mainstreamed 6th grade students, basic math to grades K-5, and and basic math to students in a self-contained classroom for grades 4-6. Mathematics is my area of strength when it comes to teaching common core standards. My masters thesis at PLNU was to research whether elementary school teachers felt having an Elementary Mathematics Specialist on campus can promote more proficient learners in math. I love math!
Science Tutoring
Teaching for the Chula Vista Elementary School District required me to be familiar with and teach Common Core Science Standards for grades 2-8. However, I have more experience in teaching science to grades 4-6.
Social Studies Tutoring
Teaching for the Chula Vista Elementary School District required me to be familiar with and teach Common Core History Standards for grades 2-8. However, I have more experience in teaching history to grades 4-8.
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