“We were all meant to be naturalists, each in his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of plant and animal life and to care for none of these things.” - Charlotte Mason

I have been teaching children for over ten years, and now home educate my own children using the Charlotte Mason method in which I teach nature study, poetry, folksong, music and composer study, artist and picture study, and handwork in addition to the core subjects such as literature, phonics, and math. I also own a business where I create innovative lesson plans for homeschoolers to use for morning time and nature study. My Etsy shop may be viewed at:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootNBoundless

In addition to my Bachelor's in theatre, I am a certified ESL teacher with my TESOL certificate and I favor the online teaching platform. My passion lies in aiding children in their discoveries of the natural world. As a lifelong student myself, I continue to pursue my interests in natural health and wellness including herbology, essential oils, and homeopathy. 

A positive, project-based learning model is the foundation of all of my courses. I look forward to teaching outdoor dance and movement classes, choreography workshops, mindfulness and movement, and nature studies. I believe nature study is for everyone- from preschool to those preparing for graduation and beyond. 

Creating aesthetically pleasing content is important to me, as visual aids are a great tool to promote learning. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my teacher profile. Please don’t hesitate to come to me with questions, concerns, or course requests. I am happy to design a curriculum for your unique learning goals.

Charlotte Mason said “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life.” My hope is that these courses ignite an affection for lifelong learning in your child and foster a relationship with nature. I hope to see your child in my class!

Sincerely, 
Tess Viox