* Classroom Teacher for 18 years * Master's Degree in Special Education * Licensed in grades K-12 in special education, language arts, basic math, social studies * Strong background in reading intervention, health, PE, photography, writing, music * I have been working with young people for 50+ years and still love that work! * Totally committed to helping every student reach and realize their full potential!

I am an Elementary endorsed (2011)/trained teacher (2019-2021) in all subjects (math, ELA science/social studies, ESOL trained 2020-2021) common core. I am also a trained/licensed Early Childhood Special Education teacher since 2005 and licensed since 2008 (instructional strategies and behavior management) all University of Oregon. I currently substitute teach locally and have since 2019. My approach is developmentalist meeting students where they are and building on what they already know. I believe in flexibility and empowering students with choices.

-Although I love teaching in the classroom, I have a very special affinity for 1:1 tutoring because it is filled with dynamic focus, quality discussions, and a motivated spirit of teacher-student teamwork. -Experience: 27 years classroom teaching in elite CA private schools. I have provided private tutoring all of those years and more. -Facebook: A+ Tutoring -Website: [under construction]