With over 21 years of experience working with children, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to every lesson. As a mom, I know every child learns differently. My own child has ADHD with an ODD component, which has strengthened my belief in meeting students where they are and adapting instruction to their unique needs. This perspective has shaped my teaching, creating a warm, welcoming environment where students feel safe, supported, and confident to take risks and...
With over 21 years of experience working with children, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to every lesson. As a mom, I know every child learns differently. My own child has ADHD with an ODD component, which has strengthened my belief in meeting students where they are and adapting instruction to their unique needs. This perspective has shaped my teaching, creating a warm, welcoming environment where students feel safe, supported, and confident to take risks and grow.
My experience includes early intervention, preschool, kindergarten enrichment, middle school tutoring, and remote instruction. I am certified in New York State in General Education and Special Education (Grades 1–6). For the past four years, I have taught English Language Arts and Social Studies as part of an ENL team, first in fifth grade and now in fourth grade. I am also pursuing my TESOL certification to better support multilingual learners.
I believe strong relationships are the foundation of learning. I get to know each student's interests and use them to create engaging, personalized lessons that build motivation and academic success. Reading and writing are areas of strength, and I incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and learning styles to reach every learner. I also model that mistakes are an important part of learning, helping students develop resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset. My goal is for every child to feel capable, valued, and excited to learn.
