About Me
SUBJECTS
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
I firmly believe that each student in my classroom is a unique individual who deserves the very best. Each student deserves and must have a safe, nurturing, and educationally stimulating environment where they can do their best, experience success, and feel hope and confidence.
My greatest desire as an educator is to provide students all the tools and opportunities to be successful. I plan on doing this by providing constant opportunities for growth as a learner and as a person; offering students a safe environment where they can be themselves and feel comfortable academically and socially; and allow students the freedom to be express themselves through creative learning and activities that promote self-expression.
My paramount goal is to create a classroom full of collaboration, acceptance, warmth, and learning. As put so eloquently by the writer Robert Frost: “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.”
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from Robert Morris University. My background is specifically in British literature and writing. I most recently received a Master of Education in Secondary Education from Point Park University. My educational focus is in interactive learning, character education, school reform, and online education. I also have a Master of Arts in Professional Writing.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have worked at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with students from the Pittsburgh Public Schools. I worked with students on developing their writing and gaining an appreciation of Western Pennsylvania history. I also completed a student teaching experience at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania. I taught 11th grade English, as well as English Practicum which is a course that focuses on preparing for the Keystone Exams in Pennsylvania.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I have a background in writing and public speaking. I’ve done work with journalism, creative writing, and debate team. I’ve also worked with English as a second language students at my university during my graduate experience. I’ve also assisted in a Sunday school program.