Faithful Christian educator with extensive experience in mentoring teachers and aspiring writers. Expertise in tailoring brain-based strategies to help every author achieve their goals, but particularly those just starting out.
Mentor and develop aspiring writers in every area of writing, including organization, elaboration, formatting, voice, motivation, clarity, and succinctness. Tailor the author's sequence of learning to the individual's needs, skills and learning style.
Provided professional development to Pre-K-12 teachers in Best Practice Brain-based literacy strategies, specializing in early childhood development.
Designed training for teachers in teaching strategies that enhance the writing skills of diverse learners.
Administrator for 6 K-12 special education programs. Provided Staff Development in Literacy and Behavior Interventions and Family Support. Designed and implemented action research in Engagement Strategies for Alternative Education students
Provided professional development to teachers in K-6 literacy, especially designed to raise the achievement of low-income, minority students
Taught reading and writing to students and trained teachers in literacy strategies. Trained in Reading Recovery - an early intervention program for at-risk readers.