Embarking on my teaching journey at the tender age of 20, I have accumulated over 11 enriching years of experience in the education realm, spanning from the delightful PreK classes to the inspiring landscapes of college-level courses. In 2016, I proudly earned my Master's in Teaching, and my relentless pursuit of knowledge has led me to the current pursuit of a Doctorate in Leadership and Education. Honored with the 2018 Educator of the Year award from the St. Louis American Foundation, recognized in the St. Louis Business Journal's 30 Under 30, and humbled to receive the 2019 Phenomenal Woman Award, among other esteemed accolades, a commitment to excellence marks my journey. My passion extends beyond the classroom; it's a fervent belief in the power of dreams and the beauty of embracing new languages. This passion inspired the creation of Smile Big Dream Bigger, LLC – St. Louis's first bilingual company devoted to nurturing the seeds of bigger dreams within individuals. As the author of three award-winning bilingual children’s books—Smile Big Dream Bigger, The Bigger the Fro, the More I Know, and No Limit to Greatness—I witnessed firsthand how these stories became motivational beacons for readers. Observing the transformative impact of my books, I founded Smile Big Dream Bigger, a service dedicated to imparting invaluable lessons from my literary creations. Through this venture, I aspire to instill in others the unwavering belief in their dreams, fostering a spirit of boundless potential. Join me on this transformative journey, where the art of teaching extends beyond the classroom, reaching into the very fabric of dreams, languages, and limitless greatness.
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I am a recipient of the St. Louis American Foundation 2018 Educator of the Year, St. Louis Business Journal 30 Under 30 awardee, 2019 Phenomenal Woman Award awardee, along with other prestigious awards. I am passionate about helping individuals to believe in their dreams and learn new languages. I created St. Louis's first bilingual company, Smile Big Dream Bigger, LLC to help individuals dream bigger.
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning