
I am a veteran Humanities middle school teacher with an extensive amount of experience teaching in a variety of school communities around Portland. I am passionate about my subjects and love engaging and connecting with the adolescent scholar. I have taught for Beaverton and Portland Public School for thirty years. I have spent half of my career at my current school, da Vinci Arts Middle School. I love challenging and engaging the middle school learner and am looking forward to one more adventure and experience before I am put out to pasture.
Experienced with life skills instruction, emphasizing importance of personal development and social competence. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage and inspire students. Knowledge of effective communication and problem-solving techniques, contributing to supportive and productive learning atmosphere.
I was a member of the SIT (Student Intervention Team) that evaluated students that may qualify for IEP services. I taught both Life Skills, Grade 8 Math and Reading and Co-Taught with General Ed teachers to provide support for my IEP students in mainstream classes. I also worked on curriculum for the SEL (Social Emotional Learning) whole school programming.