I have a Master's in Elementary and Special Education, a B.A. in Psychology.  I am certified to teach in New York State and am also a certified Mindfulness for Children Practitioner.  I have been teaching since 2006 and love to break things down and help students discover what works best for them.  I have taught grades 1-6 in traditional schools and have experience providing home school instruction. My areas of focus are reading, math strategies, sight words, word study and motivating reluctant writers.  I want my students to learn something new, but also discover a little bit about how they learn as that will help them for years to come.  I often use humor to keep my students engaged and entertained during my classes.  I live with my husband and two naughty cats in Florida.  One of my favorite things is to the go to the beach and find fabulous shells.  I look forward to seeing your child in one of my classes soon.