Hello, I'm Ms. Heather!  I live near the mountains in Idaho and I love reading, gardening, and  hiking. But most of all, I love teaching and helping learners grow their skills and confidence!

Education: 
* Certified K-8 Teacher
* Bachelor Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies 

Experience:
* 2 years teaching ESL online
* 1 year teaching/assisting -1st grade
* 2 years supporting students in Kindergarten. (Standards-based small group and 1:1 teaching)
* 8 years supporting students in Special Education K-8
* 3 years homeschooling
* 20 years volunteering as a church youth leader

My Classes:
* Kindergarten Learning Circle - Fun reading, math and social time (offered as both a one-time class and a 1×week ongoing class). I teach 1-2 new letters/sounds each week in both formats.
* Just For You K-2nd Reading Tutoring - One -on-one class for beginning readers   (Ongoing- choose 1× or 2× a week)
* Just For You ESL - One-on-one class for English language learners. (Ongoing - choose 1× or 2× a week).
* Number Bond Math classes- Various party-themed classes that introduce number bonds for addition and subtraction. (2 day class).
*Kindergarten Check In- 1:1 practice of Letters/ Phonics/ Writing learners first name (one time class).
* I Love Math! - Small group class ( 1-3 learners) -ongoing 1x per week class to practice kindergarten number sense, number writing,  2D and 3Dshapes, addition, subtraction, and much more.

 My goals are to make classes fun and educational, and for every child to feel valued and empowered.  I look forward to meeting your learner!