Hello! I teach math, writing, and English as a second language. I teach these subjects because each one is a passion and close to my heart. It may seem that these subjects are on a different spectrum but I enjoy them equally. I love writing because I love the creativity and the use of my imagination. I love math because I struggled with math when I was younger. I think that we all have to find the strategies that best help us understand and make us successful, then we can succeed. I love teaching English to beginners because it is so fun! We will learn in class but we will also have fun! Learning must be engaging. That is how we all best learn, when we are engaged! I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Education with a specialization in math. I am ESL certified and gifted certified. I have been teaching for 11 years. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. I currently teach 3rd grade. I have taught ESL in a brick and mortar school as well as virtually for 3 years. I learn just as much from my students as they do from me. Learning is a two way street. I use the scaffolding approach: First, I model. Then we work together. I guide the student as the student tries on their own. As the student builds confidence and skill, I do less and less guidance until the students has mastered the skill. Something fun about me: I LOVE Disney World! It truly is a magical place. I have a dog named Siri (I named her Siri before Apple's iphone) -Just FYI!