I have been working in the field of education for over 25 years. Specializing in working with students who have Autism and Learning Disabilities in one on one and small group settings. I have training in the Orton Gillingham phonics method and have used it both in person and online. I specialize in phonics, reading, spelling, and literacy, especially with learners who are struggling. I enjoy teaching online because we get to learn about navigating the technology as well which is definitely...
I have been working in the field of education for over 25 years. Specializing in working with students who have Autism and Learning Disabilities in one on one and small group settings. I have training in the Orton Gillingham phonics method and have used it both in person and online. I specialize in phonics, reading, spelling, and literacy, especially with learners who are struggling. I enjoy teaching online because we get to learn about navigating the technology as well which is definitely an important skillset. I like to make learning fun and use a lot of positive reinforcement.
I truly enjoy guiding and empowering students through their own process of learning and discovery.
I am good at using a multi-sensory approach to elementary math, using things like virtual base-10 blocks or virtual whiteboards to approach problems from different angles.
I have experience writing scholarly papers in both my undergraduate and graduate studies. I self-published a poetry chapbook and write original songs.
I hold a Masters degree in Special Education. I have worked with kids who have Autism across all different settings, from schools, to the community. I have read extensively on the subject, and also teach adaptive music lessons for individuals on the spectrum.
I started out teaching myself guitar around age 16. Then had formal instruction during my undergraduate studies in Music Therapy where it was considered a clinical instrument. After completing my flute studies and recital in 2009, I shifted my focus to guitar, songwriting, and singing.
As with all instruments, I strive to teach the basic mechanics of the instrument so students can go in any direction they wish. I specialize in acoustic guitar, and fingerstyle playing.
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