I am a certified Pennsylvania elementary school educator. My formal journey in early childhood education began in 2015 when I started my undergraduate degree, which provided me with a rigorous academic foundation dedicated to child development and early literacy. Prior to my university studies, I began developing my initial instructional and leadership skills in 2012 by teaching Taekwondo.
My professional teaching and intervention career spans both public and private school settings, where...
I am a certified Pennsylvania elementary school educator. My formal journey in early childhood education began in 2015 when I started my undergraduate degree, which provided me with a rigorous academic foundation dedicated to child development and early literacy. Prior to my university studies, I began developing my initial instructional and leadership skills in 2012 by teaching Taekwondo.
My professional teaching and intervention career spans both public and private school settings, where I have served as a lead classroom teacher delivering core curricula and as a specialized academic literacy interventionist. Alongside these core school roles, I have held a variety of specialized positions that broadened my instructional toolkit, including working with AmeriCorps Jumpstart, serving as an online tutor for the Chapman Foundation, leading after-school programs, and directing summer camps. This extensive background has allowed me to master both large-group classroom management and high-impact, one-on-one student intervention. My core teaching methodology centers on explicit, systematic instruction tailored entirely to the child's individual learning speed. I lean heavily on evidence-based practices to diagnose specific learning blocks—such as phonics decoding struggles or phonemic awareness gaps—and seamlessly build a clear, scaffolded path forward that turns academic frustration into genuine confidence.
My teaching experience spans a wide range of settings and student demographics, giving me a deep understanding of early youth development. I have taught students of all ages, with a particular specialization in the critical developmental milestones of Pre-K through 2nd grade. Because I have led structured after-school programs, summer camps, and early Taekwondo instruction at a top-tier private school in Pennsylvania, I understand early childhood behavior and motivation on a profound level. I naturally bring the absolute best into my reading sessions and would love to continue to celebrate my students' growth.
