Certified Teacher for grades 1-9 with experience in grades 6-8 English/Language Arts and grades 1-2 all subjects. Current homeschool teacher to her 6 children in grades PK, K, 2,3,6, and 8; current reading intervention tutor. Seasoned Sunday School and VBS teacher/director and published curriculum writer.
I like to use the theory of Multiple Intelligences as much as possible when designing my lessons to help teach concepts to different children with varying learning styles. I also believe in the power of Discovery Learning and in the value of group work as means for nurturing natural learning, confidence, and success. Communicating clear expectations and modeling desired behavior and work outcomes are also essential components to a healthy learning environment!
*National Honors Society (1990-1992) *Alpha Chi (member 19993-1996) (president 1994-1995) *Graduated Suma Cum Laude from Concordia University Wisconsin (Major: Elementary Education; Minor: English/Language Arts) *E.R. Brandt Citizenship Award (1996) *Concordia University Wisconsin Music Award (1996);
Zion Lutheran School (Summit, IL) -- PK and K Mt. Calvary Lutheran School (Ft. Wayne, IN) -- grades 1-5 Mt. Olive Lutheran School (Milwaukee, WI) -- grades 6-8 Milwaukee Lutheran High School (Class of 1992) (Milwaukee, WI)-- grades 9-12 Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, WI) -- 1992-1996 (Graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Major in Elementary/Middle School Education and a Minor in English/Language Arts)
I am a homeschooling teacher/mother of 6 fabulous children ages 1 1/2 - 13! I also write curriculum and am in the process of trying to get my first children's book published. Additionally, I am a reading intervention tutor for elementary students in a central city school district. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, geocaching, swimming, writing, directing handbells, participating church activities, and spending time with my wonderful family!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Math, Numbers, Social Studies, Geography, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School