I am an experienced elementary school teacher with more than 12 years of classroom experience teaching first, second, and third grades. I hold a master’s degree in education and was honored as my school district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Throughout my career, I have worked with students with a wide range of academic abilities, learning needs, and confidence levels, both individually and in small-group and whole-class settings.
I specialize in helping elementary students strengthen their...
I am an experienced elementary school teacher with more than 12 years of classroom experience teaching first, second, and third grades. I hold a master’s degree in education and was honored as my school district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Throughout my career, I have worked with students with a wide range of academic abilities, learning needs, and confidence levels, both individually and in small-group and whole-class settings.
I specialize in helping elementary students strengthen their foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. I have extensive experience using structured, explicit reading instruction and programs such as SIPPS. I begin by identifying the specific skills causing a student difficulty and then provide targeted instruction, guided practice, and immediate feedback. Lessons are adapted to each student’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Just as importantly, I work to make students feel comfortable, capable, and successful. Children who struggle with reading can easily become frustrated or begin to believe they are not good readers. I provide patient, encouraging instruction while maintaining clear goals and helping students recognize their progress. My goal is not only to improve a child’s reading skills, but also to build the confidence and independence they need to succeed in the classroom.
