Students will improve their understanding of the six parts of contracted braille: One Braille Symbol That Represent a Word, One Braille Symbol That Represent a Word or Part of a Word, Two Braille Symbols or Cells That Represent Words or Part of a Word, Three Braille Symbols That Represent  Short-Form Words, Four Braille Symbols That Represent  Short-Form Words, and Braille Symbols That Represent an Ending or Suffix.

I began my teaching career as a substitute teacher in special education in 1997 as I was attending UCF (University of Central Florida) in Orlando, FL and earned my MA Degree in various exceptionalities.  I added three additional Certifications: Contracted Braille, Basic Braille, RESOL (reading and language arts) grades K-12.  I got my contracted braille certification from the technical university of Ecuador (UTN). Currently, I hold six online classes for international students of contracted braille. The ages of students range from preteen years to adults. Some of the students have visual impairments. I pride myself on searching for ways to accommodate and adjust as needed to learner styles.   Some of these students took the basic braille classes with me. I added a class of didactic material for tactile purposes for students who are visually impaired. I enjoy assisting families in their education decisions.  I am special needs sensitive. 

**  I am very proud to be an Outschool employee for many years. ** I taught various grade levels in public and private schools from age 4 years old up into university with our own girls and boys in gifted programs and magnet schools. I've earned "Highly Effective" in all areas and love teaching. It is imperative that the teacher-parent-student relationship is based on honesty and respect. 

My active teaching certifications are:
*Special Education K-12
*Academic (including contracted braille and basic braille) Grades K-12th
*Academic (ESOL) English Grades k-12th
*ESOL/ELL (English Language Learners) 

Homework Offered
Write one sentence using each word introduced in the lesson. The review of some sentences will be the introduction of the next lesson of the day. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The progress will be assessed through reading practice before the end of each lesson. 
Grades Offered