I am certified in elementary education and have a nursery kindergarten from the PA Department of Education. I have a BS Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. I have earned my Instructional II certificate from the PA Department of Education. In addition, I have 15 credits from Edinboro University towards my masters degree as a Reading Specialists.

As an educator with 30 years in education, I have varied experiences with a concentration of experiences from preschool through 3rd grade. I also have experiences with a science club for 4th through 6th grade students. I have had several opportunities for tutoring over the years. I have a passion for meeting students where they are and motivating them to be the best that they can be.

PA Department of Education Instructional II certified K-8th
PA Department of Education Nursery to Kindergarten Certificate for Private Schools

Reading Specialists Program through Edinboro University - 15 Master Credits
30 years experience teaching reading, writing, and vocabulary
DIEBELS Trained

16 years experience teaching phonics to Kindergartners
6 years teaching phonics to preschool students
LETRS Trained Modules 1, 2, & 3
15 credits in Reading Specialists Program

I am an experienced educator, with a strong background in instructing reading, who strives to motivate and progress students. I have experience teaching in the classroom, while also tutoring in small groups and in one on one dynamics. I have experience with motivating students through science and feel that students learn best when you can connect with things that are of interest to them.