Hey! I’m Krikett (like the bug). I attended undergraduate college at The University of West Georgia (UWG) in Carrollton, Georgia. While attending, I pursued a degree in English with a concentration in secondary education. Because I have been both the student and teacher, I am able to circumnavigate a multitude of the learning barriers students run into by implementing relevant literature, pop culture/memes, and scaffolding into every lesson plan.
With that being said, I’ve become...
Hey! I’m Krikett (like the bug). I attended undergraduate college at The University of West Georgia (UWG) in Carrollton, Georgia. While attending, I pursued a degree in English with a concentration in secondary education. Because I have been both the student and teacher, I am able to circumnavigate a multitude of the learning barriers students run into by implementing relevant literature, pop culture/memes, and scaffolding into every lesson plan.
With that being said, I’ve become acutely aware of just how important it is that the subject matter being taught is not the problem for students--you’re all so incredibly intelligent and witty. The problem lies with the facilitator. Far too many teachers bore their students during class; learning should be fun, relatable, and dynamic. Although the typical “mould” of the stereotypical student is rigid at the moment, I believe we can stretch this mould in a way that supports all students; a way that promotes growth and understanding through relationships and a mutual understanding that all students are different and deserve to be taught in a manner that they comprehend best--i.e. Hands-on, visual, verbal, etc.
Using these methods, I’ve successfully taught abstract concepts as well as “boring” pieces of classic literature that students tend to drudge through. Considering this rationally, it makes perfect sense that these pieces are initially difficult in nature and even moreso as time goes on and language evolves. I believe there is a way to simplify this in such a way that it becomes interesting and even fun for students to examine and comprehend difficult concepts, ideas, and literature.
I am always open to new ideas and constructive criticism as those are the only ways I can continue to improve for my students. Feel free to reach out to me at any time for questions or a tutoring session!
