I have worked within public education for many years. I have been an interpreter/tutor for the deaf, a teacher's assistant, a TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment, a Title 1 literacy assistant and an English as a Second Language Teacher. I am a generalist and very skilled at working with children and young adults who are reluctant learners. Literacy has been the common bond among all of these experiences and I love teaching students to read:) ESL Teacher K-12 Social Studies Teacher 7 - 12 American Sign Language Interpreter
My teaching style includes hands-on activities, demonstration, small group discussion and game -based learning. I specialize in scaffolding activities so all students can access the content.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University
MA Hamline University, St. Paul, MN English As a Second Language B.S. St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, Social Studies St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute, MN, ASL Interpreting AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant, St. Mary's Jr College
I love the study of countries, cultures, people groups, and languages. I have traveled across the United States and visited most of the states.I have also visited Canada, Iceland. and Germany.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Math, Numbers, Science, Chemistry, World Languages, ESL-EFL-ELL, General Science, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, American Sign Language, Phonics