This is my 12th year teaching and I have been working with children for 20 years! I love to teach and I am passionate about creating the best possible learning environment for my students. I'm from Roswell, Georgia and currently teach in Toronto, Ontario. All of my resources are in accordance with the Ontario Curriculum Documents. Check out my website at http://growingseedseducation.weebly.com/
I believe in child-centered learning, providing opportunities for exploration, hands on learning, and collaborative learning practices. My focus is on student centered learning through hands-on experiences and discovery for learners from the preschool and kindergarten level, up to Gr 5. My French resources range from beginner to intermediate. I'm always trying my best to offer educational activities and resources that are aligned with the Ontario Curriculum, while maintaining a fun and interesting approach that will keep all learners engaged and excited about learning!
I have been awarded multiple science, art, sports, service, and leadership awards.
I have an Honours Bachelors of Science and a Bachelors of Education. I also have extensive learning technology experience. Multiple Additional Qualifications in the areas of Reading, Kindergarten and Early learning, English Language Learners, and Library. Having spent many years in Paris as a child I am fluent in French and have taught both Core French to grade 4-8 as well as French Immersion.
I'm a mother of 4, including twins! I love to teach and spend time outdoors enjoying nature.
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, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, World Languages, French, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Drama, Other (Specialty), Canadian History, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, en francais, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Winter, Valentine's Day, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, Early Intervention, Phonics, Classroom Community