Hi, my name is Debbie. I have a passion for helping children/adults learn the power of reading and writing. I am currently teaching first grade in Florida. I also hold an Elementary Education certification in California. I have been teaching for 32 years and still seek to improve my skills. I love what I do! Even though I am new to Wyzant, I have tutored after school for many years.
Hold teaching certifications in Kindergarten through 6th grade (Florida and California)
Specialized...
Hi, my name is Debbie. I have a passion for helping children/adults learn the power of reading and writing. I am currently teaching first grade in Florida. I also hold an Elementary Education certification in California. I have been teaching for 32 years and still seek to improve my skills. I love what I do! Even though I am new to Wyzant, I have tutored after school for many years.
Hold teaching certifications in Kindergarten through 6th grade (Florida and California)
Specialized training in Reading.
ESOL (speakers of other languages) endorsed
Specialized reading training through the University of Florida Ladders to Literacy
Kindergarten - 6th grade certification
Training through UF
Extension research in The Science of Reading
Certified K-6th Grade
My years in the field of education have included 4 nominations for Teacher of the Year, a nomination for Disney Teacher of the Year, Demonstration teacher for our district to aid teachers in improving their practice, and Mentor to beginning teachers. Over the years, I have had many happy families in which I was requested to teach siblings. I can tutor online or in person. I would love to chat with the parent before the first session.
