The Academia Nuts

I have been teaching for twenty years, with classroom experience in grades K through 5. I have taught in both public and private schools. At my current school I helped develop our Kindergarten and second grade programs. I have also created and implemented reading and math labs for at risk learners. I have had the privilege of being a master teacher for student teachers as well as an on site mentor for new teachers. I have been both a presenter and exhibitor at numerous reading conventions in California.

My approach to education is one of creativity and discovery. I believe in using integrated curriculum to tie subjects together and reinforce ideas across the disciplines. Education should be an enjoyable experience in order to promote the excitement and curiosity that will turn students into life-long learners. I use a combination of traditional classroom instruction with discovery-based learning, which is carefully scaffolded to insure success. I view myself as a participant in this discovery process so the students not only learn from me, but we also explore and discover things together. I am always mindful of Common Core Standards, and implement these using the techniques mentioned above, always encouraging students to experience learning instead of being spectators.

Graduated with Distinction from San Jose State University

BS degree in Natural Science from San Jose State University California Elementary Credential from College of Notre Dame de Namur Slingerland training ( a multi-sensory approach to reading, writing, and spelling)

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