Energetic Instructor and Intervention Specialist experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 20 years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Patient and dedicated in trauma informed practices influencing students and classroom teachers to address the needs of the whole child. Engages in continuous learning in strategies and methods for brain based instruction as well as targeting social emotional needs of children.
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over 5 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Confident Teacher delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.
Individual and group instruction in-person and online
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Certified Trauma and Resilience Coach, Starr Commonwealth
Certified Trauma Informed and Resilience Focus Practioner in Education, Starr Commonwealth
IllinoisCertificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), American Business Language Academy