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Barbara

Bachelors, Elementary Education (K-6)

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Grand Canyon University

About Me

I am an Instructional Coach, and I specialize in reading, grades 1-12. I also assist students in preparing for state assessments and college preparation for the ACT. I have been teaching 22 years and I believe that all students can learn and with support they can be successful. I teach at a school where we put special emphasis on learning through technology, and teach kids how to productively use Google Docs, iPads, and laptops to their advantage. I have always enjoyed teaching and I know this is a special calling because I am never tired of working with children. I feel that I am also a motivator, because students tend to want to learn when we are together. I have never run from a challenge and sometimes tutoring can be, but I am willing to go the whole distance.

Education & Certifications

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Bachelors, Elementary Education (K-6)

Grand Canyon University

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction Reading

Q&A with Barbara

My teaching philosophy is based on constructivism. "Constructivist teaching is based on the belief that learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction rather than passively receiving information. Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge. Constructivist teaching fosters critical thinking and creates motivated and independent learners." Based on this theory that is where my passion and love for teaching began.