About Me
SUBJECTS
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
I believe that all children can learn and achieve whatever standards you set for them, no matter how high that standard is. It is my job as an educator to be flexible and adaptable in my teaching and strategies so that I reach all learning levels, styles, and modalities.
Being flexible in my teaching involves employing drama, questions, illustrations, and visuals so that students can see what they are learning and make connections to things they are familiar/can identify with. I believe the key to reaching all students is respect, making connections and building relationships. Once students learn that you are interested in them as a person, learning skyrockets.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I have a B.A. in Economics from California State University, San Bernardino, CA, an A.S. in Mathematics from San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA, and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from University of Redlands, Redlands, CA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have been an educator for 15 years. My permanent teaching experience of 4 years has been in 7/8 Math, Dual-Immersion Spanish, and K-5. Most of my teaching experience is as a substitute teacher in which I taught K-12, dual-immersion Spanish, specialized reading programs, in learning centers, and special education.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I spend 70 hours per month teaching interested persons the bible using various teaching strategies such as questions, illustrations, and scaffolding. I am also an avid reader, swimmer, and rollerskater.