Experienced Certified Elementary Teacher

Shastina R.

I have a bachelor’s degree in education from Southwestern Adventist University and have several years of experience teaching students in a variety of educational settings. My teaching experience includes working with elementary-aged students as well as younger children, and I have taught students in both traditional classroom and online/virtual learning environments. I have experience teaching multiple subject areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and music. My educational background and classroom experience have given me a strong foundation in understanding child development, lesson planning, assessment, and effective instructional strategies.

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students with a variety of abilities, learning styles, and academic needs. I strive to make learning engaging, encouraging, and understandable by breaking difficult concepts into smaller steps and using examples that connect to students' interests and experiences. I use a combination of direct instruction, guided practice, hands-on activities, discussion, visual materials, and technology to help students understand and retain new concepts. In my online teaching experience, I have also developed creative ways to keep students actively involved and provide individualized support despite the virtual setting.

My experience has taught me the importance of patience, flexibility, and building positive relationships with students. I am comfortable adjusting my teaching approach based on a student's individual strengths, challenges, and pace of learning. I enjoy helping students gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills they need to become more independent learners. I believe my educational background and teaching experience prepare me to provide effective and supportive tutoring to elementary-aged students in the subjects for which I am approved.