"I deliver results after a thirty-plus career as a teacher of primary-aged English Language Arts learners. I rely heavily on phonics instruction incorporating the Montessori method. Critical thinking skill are developed while promoting literature, vocabulary, spelling, reading and writing.

I stand out because of the number of years, 30-plus, having successfully guided four through seven year olds in building foundational skills for English language Arts.

Personally, I continue to read all genres of literature, have maintained journaling ad a habit since 10th grade and consistently build my own vocabulary through reading and word games.

Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction Early Childhood Education. Trained and certified in the Montessori method, I deeply understand the sequence of learning in all phonics instruction. I provide a variety of tools to engage the student in gaining confidence in their emerging abilities to read.

In the current time period of class cancellations and online learning, I want to provide a service to parents with elementary aged children at home requiring additional instruction to meet statewide performance goals in language arts." less...