I have taught a variety of students at the high school levels and understand the importance of engaging EVERYONE in your classroom - from the student who struggles to read, to the student new to the country and new to English, to the gifted student who needs challenged. I have taught English 9-11 (ELL students, honors students, and standard students), as well as English Language Development at a range of levels.
Relationships are at the heart of my teaching philosophy. My lessons are designed to meet students where they are at and push them to the next level; build confidence by giving students relevant and interesting material, while challenging students to go to their full potential. I like to incorporate group work, one on one teacher/student conference time, and partner work to build collaboration skills and support each students' individual needs.
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, English and Secondary Education, extensive coursework in English for Language Learners East Tennessee State University - Master of Reading Education TN Licensure and endorsements: English Language Arts 6-12, English as a Second Language K-12, Reading Specialist K-12
I love getting to know my students and sharing my passion for reading with students.