20 + years in education *Currently Math Specialist (Go into K-5 classrooms and present lessons to whole group, small group and provide lessons for teachers) and RTI Interventionist * Vendor at Summer 2013 TEPSA Conference * Math, Reading & Writing Interventionist * Taught 2nd Grade 7years • Skilled in working with At-risk students • Experienced in providing Differentiated Instruction • Created test-taking strategies for state tests •Creates positive learning environment • Effective time management skills • Knowledge with Title I and IEP’s
•Believes in using visual, tactile and auditory learning styles to reach all students needs * Uses hands-out activities, manipulatives and games to keep learning fun and students engaged
* Recently wrote and published Engaging Students to the Core, a resource book for K-5th grade teachers providing over 150 engaging lessons, activities and strategies using differentiated instruction methods * Math Trainer of Trainer * Mentor Teacher • Campus Teacher of the Year 2009 • Member of Superintendent’s Advisory committee
*Attended the Educational Consultant Academy in Wisconsin in July 2012, receiving 12 hours of educational consultant credit *Attended Southwest Texas State University 1980-1984 Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education/Specializations: English, Health& Home Economics Texas State University (formerly named Southwest Texas State University)
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Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, Phonics