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I have your best interest in mind first. I individualize your program to set you up for success.
Instructing students of all ages and levels is a very rewarding opportunity. Nothing can replace the feeling I get when a student understands concepts they used to think was challenging! I
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first interaction with a student or parent will be an interview process to determine expectations and goals.
The student will be assessed to determine where skill gaps and levels of knowledge are to determine where instruction needs to start. I don't waste time teaching skills that are already mastered.
Progress monitoring will be used to measure growth of skills and levels for accountability.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was a Director of Education at Sylvan Learning Centers in Florida. I was responsible for assessing, lesson planning and instructing students in reading, math and study skills from Elementary School age students to adults.
I taught elementary for 15 years. I had sucess teaching students to write and pass the Florida State tests. My students had the highest scores of my grade level!
How did you get started teaching?
I dreamed of becoming a teacher since I was in the Second Grade. I went to college to become a teacher and decided to make teaching my focus since graduating from college. I went on to get a Master's Degree in Educational Technology.
I have my parents to thank for the love of learning and love of helping others love learning.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from Kindergarten to Adults.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I had a student who was non-English speaking. With the program I used, he was beginning to speak and read English! It was a beautiful and rewarding experience to see his confidence increase and his skills build.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
When you are looking for an instructor, ensure you are looking for someone who can address your individual needs. Your instructor should make you feel like they have your best interest in mind. It is also important that you feel motivated and feel safe to make mistakes in front of your instructor so you can learn from errors and fix them.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are my skill gaps?
How can you help fill in the gaps I have?
Will you teach using different styles of learning? Ex: Audio, Visual or hands on.