Hamsters Oh My!

Hello!

I am an certified educator with a diverse background working with students of all ages and ability levels in various settings. These settings include day cares, public schools, college, specialized schools, and in homes. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects such as the following: social courses, English, art, science, and life skills. I believe that every student is capable of learning in their own way. I am happy to adapt my courses for the needs of my students. I knew I wanted to be a teacher as a first grade student. Teaching and working with children is something that I have always been passionate about and incorporate into my life. When I was in school, English and art were always my favorite subjects. I enjoyed writing and helping my peers with their writing. Language is a part of our everyday lives, so it is a vital skill to work on throughout our lives.

Currently, I am a special education preschool teacher, and prior to that, a fourth grade teacher at a public school in the US. I am a first generation college student with both an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree. I am certified in both Florida and Illinois to teach students birth through age 22 for special education and birth through grade 6 general education. Additionally, I’m certified to be a reading teacher in Illinois.

I love doing art! I enjoy projects of all kinds and trying out new methods of painting. I paint when I am stressed, happy, or really just because! I also adore animals. I have a cat named Dexter (Dex for short). Dexter is quite smart, social, and playful. He loves to play fetch. I also have a class pet, Nugget, who is a leopard gecko. He loves to see what we are up to! My favorite volunteer position has been a NICU Cuddler! I held infants in a hospital that were born premature or with a medical condition that requires them to be there for awhile.