Primary Grade Teacher

Rebecca H.

I have dedicated 34 years to education, teaching and supporting students in their academic, social, and emotional development. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development Psychology, Master’s degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Administration, a California Teaching Credential, an Administrative Credential, and an English Language Development Certificate with specialized ELD training. My education and professional training have provided me with a strong understanding of child development, learning needs, curriculum development, language acquisition, and educational leadership.
Throughout my career, I have taught primarily grade students, helping learners develop foundational skills in reading, writing, language, and mathematics. I have extensive experience teaching English Language Development (ELD) and have received specialized ELD training.
In addition, my Air Force, military experience provided me with the opportunity to live and work in Japan. Living in Japan gave me valuable international and cross-cultural experiences and broadened my understanding of different cultures, communities, and educational perspectives. During my time in Japan, I also had the opportunity to teach English Language Development (ELD), working with students who were learning English.
I also have tutoring experience, providing individualized and small-group support to students who benefit from additional instruction and practice. My tutoring approach is personalized to the needs of each student. I take time to identify areas where a student needs support and then provide targeted instruction, guided practice, reinforcement, and encouragement. I believe tutoring should be a positive experience for all students. I bring patience, encouragement, organization, cultural awareness, and more than three decades of practical teaching experience to my work with students. My goal as a teacher is to ensure students feel successful, motivated, and that they succeed.