I originally started my career by pursuing a degree in elementary education. After two years in my program, I realized I was disappointed in the lack of support and focus around individualized child needs. I wanted to learn more about WHO I was teaching rather than WHAT I was teaching. I went on to receive my B.S in Human Development and Family Services with a focus in Child Development at Indiana University. Right after graduation, I entered the Innovative Teachers Program at an internationally renowned independent school, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here, I was mentored in responsive curriculum development, Reggio Emilia inspired practices, and project based learning for three years. After this formative experience, I went on to help start a brand new independent school for gifted youth. I have been working with K-2nd grade students since.
My style of teaching is inspired by Reggio Emilia based practices where the interest of the students are at the forefront of everything I develop. I believe in fostering independence, voice and choice, resiliency, and empathy through all subjects. I strive to create play based and project based activities to ignite a love for learning at an early age.
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, ESL-EFL-ELL, Math Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Classroom Management, General Science, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Place Value, For All Subjects, Phonics, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning