I have been a Cleveland Metropolitan School District educator for 34 years, teaching grades K-2 in the subjects of English Language Arts (ELA), and mathematics. I believe that children are very eager to learn and they deserve support to help them meet their academic goals. As a retired educator since May, 2021, I continue to equip youngsters with strategies that will effectively assist their understanding of the subject matter being learned. My favorite teaching subject is ELA/ reading instruction with the emphasis on foundational phonics skills. Consequently, reading literacy is critical towards the comprehension of other academic subjects. I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education from Miami University (OH) and a Master's degree in Curriculum Instruction with an Ohio Reading Endorsement Certification from Cleveland State University. During my teaching experience, I had the opportunity to be my school's coordinator of the Ohio Reads funded, H.O.S.T.S. (Help One Student To Succeed) Tutoring/Mentoring Program. My duties involved training community/business volunteers on how to tutor our students in reading and math.
and how to mentor the tutored student, thus establishing a healthy and positive relationship together. I have had experience as a Reading Resource Teacher, working with small groups of students to improve their reading development.
As a supportive tutor, I am interested in encouraging and building the self esteem of the learner by getting to know the interests, the learning styles. and the social/emotional needs as well. As a Grandmother of a kindergartener and first grader, I remain familiar with the Common Core learning objectives as I assist them during their homework sessions. Family fun is important to me so I spend time with them as often as possible.