Hello! I moved to Colorado from Connecticut approximately 3 years ago. I have a Bachelors degree in both Psychology and Elementary Education, as well as a Masters degree in Reading. I have obtained the "Highly Qualified" educator status, based on my exemplary PRAXIS scores. In addition, I have been an elementary school teacher for the past 15 years, having taught 2nd grade for 13 years and 3rd grade for 2 years. I elected to not continue my classroom position in order to support my father during a challenging year of medical procedures. I have worked with children of all ages and backgrounds since I was a child myself. I bond with children quickly and easily and have learned numerous behavioral and academic strategies to cater to specific individual needs. I look forward to the opportunity to work with students once again.