Tracy
I can help your K-8 child be successful in school!
There is nothing more inspiring than witnessing that "aha" moment when a child finally breaks through the barrier to understanding a new or difficult concept. I think that is what made me decide to become a teacher. After working as a special education paraprofessional in a first grade classroom almost eight years ago, I decided to pursue my teaching certification. I loved being part of a team whose goals included creating and developing critical thinkers and it was my desire to be on the fro...
ADD/ADHD
Another qualification that I have is my experience teaching in a fifth grade inclusion class for two consecutive years where I co-taught language arts with a special education teacher. While this allowed me to work with a much diversified group of learners, it also required me to differentiate instruction and teach to a multitude of learning styles to ensure that I met the needs of all of my students. I had a few students whose modifications included typing work on the computer, near point copies of all notes and work, graphic organizers, and targeted small group instruction. In addition, several of my general education students happened to be an English Language Learners. Many ELL students enter school feeling apprehensive and unsure. However, by initiating a gentle, yet total immersion into the American culture and language, their adaptation and assimilation into my classroom happens quickly.