I am a veteran educator with 12 years of experience teaching English Language Arts. I received my undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey and my master's degree from Montclair State University. After my undergraduate, I was selected for the highly competitive Teach for America program. I am trained in the Kagan Learning model and Orton Gillingham certified to support struggling early readers.
I strongly believe in the power of reading and writing, and the importance both play...
I am a veteran educator with 12 years of experience teaching English Language Arts. I received my undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey and my master's degree from Montclair State University. After my undergraduate, I was selected for the highly competitive Teach for America program. I am trained in the Kagan Learning model and Orton Gillingham certified to support struggling early readers.
I strongly believe in the power of reading and writing, and the importance both play in the lives of students and adults. I leverage student interests to help them connect to the work first and increase their interest and, ultimately, their engagement in the work. I believe in frequent and specific praise to build confidence and then leverage that confidence when attacking new skills.
I have previously taught middle schoolers in grades 5-8 and love to see their growth. I am highly data-driven and have extensive knowledge of the common core standards of grades k-12. My students consistently outperform their neighboring peers and make measurable reading growth.
I love running, reading, and hanging out with my family in my free time!
