Update: I completed a two-month full-time guest teacher assignment teaching World Languages Spanish to high school students (9th-12th) Spanish 1/2/3.

By utilizing a student-centered learning approach, cultural competence, and equitable teaching, I support students with pedagogy rooted in inquiry, hypothesis, information gathering, problem-solving, and action. I encourage all students to adopt an open-minded approach, and provide support to gifted students, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and Multilanguage Learners with equity.

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
James Baldwin

I am in my second year of grad school, pursuing a dual master's degree in K-8 Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education (Mild to Moderate Disabilities).

With my education grad studies and BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), I synthesize creativity and best practices in education to find creative ways of supporting learners. My pursuit and purpose is to guide with compassion and enthusiasm. I encourage students to take ownership of their learning. By promoting student agency, students empower themselves to achieve in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.

As an ADHD adult, I enjoy working with ADHD students and adults experiencing anxiety + depression. What is effortful for our neurodivergent brains is also our superpower!

In my career, I have lived and worked in NYC as an editorial photographer, actor, and dancer. I lived in Berlin and pursued performance art + music while honing my communications skills in digital art + copywriting in Marketing. In Los Angeles, I succeeded as a commercial and theatrical actor. My skill set is suited for collaboration with all students to support and develop their passion for learning, exploration, and critical thinking.

I live in southeastern Washington State and teach in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington State public school districts.

I support students in the following subjects:

Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Math
AP English
High School English
Middle School English
Middle School Math
Digital Media & Graphic Design
Fine Arts & Filmmaking
Creative Writing
Study Skills & Organization
German 1/2
Spanish 1/2/3
Spanish Language Arts
English Language Learners
English Language Development
Algebra 1/2
Special Education (all subjects)
High School Math

"We all have ability. The difference is how we use it."
Stevie Wonder

Thank you for reading!
Ms. Anna C.