I spent nearly fifteen years in the classroom, often teaching to more than one grade at a time. I worked primarily with special populations, such as troubled youth in a residential treatment setting. Among the classes I specialized in were all the core social studies classes (U.S. history, world history, geography, and government).
I really believe that there is no one way to reach a student. Each child is unique, with unique struggles, gifts, accomplishments, and desires. I feel the best way to reach a child is first through a relationship with them and then through observation. Try a little of everything...see what works.
While I am honored to have had the chance to impact the lives of hundreds of students, I have no awards to show for my efforts.
I received my bachelors of Arts with a specialization in history and a minor in theater at Michigan State University. I also received my teachers certificate from MSU.
I am currently a stay-at-home mom, and I want to use the skills I honed over many years of classroom experience to help other teachers.
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Drama, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Psychology, Character Education, General Science, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Black History Month, Spring, For All Subjects, Close Reading, African History