I have taught K-5 learners for over 30 years! I especially enjoy integrating science and math into the curriculum. I currently work with K-5 students providing learning support in small groups. Please visit my blog for more ideas: Science is for Kids
Creative, Child-Centered, Experiential, Science Integration with a focus on vocabulary development, STEM, STEAM Literature Based Science Hands-on-Science that is responsive and inclusive. All students but especially students that may need extra support flourish when given specific content vocabulary. Research shows that a strong functional vocabulary skill set is the key to student success!
National Board Certified Early Childhood Generalist National Science Teacher Association Presenter HERP Project Facilitator STEM Teacher Leader Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Teach to Lead Fellow
B.S. in Early Childhood Education Masters in Child Development and Family Relations/Education National Board Certified-Early Childhood Generalist TESOL Certified NC Certified Environmental Educator
I love to read mysteries and I love to hang out with family and friends. I have one dog, three cats, and a Corn snake named Copper. I especially enjoy hiking and being outdoors
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Physics, Social Studies, Health, Math Test Prep, Geography, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading