After retiring from a multi-faceted fast paced career, I now live in the more peaceful semi-rural environs of Kentucky. I am embarking upon a new chapter in the epic tale that is my life to establish a freelance writing, editing, and proofreading business. I feel strongly that tutoring at Varsity Tutors dovetails with these goals and creates a definite space allowing me to share my skills with others. My special areas of expertise are: multiple subjects at the elementary school level, writing, reading, math, English, history, theatre, social studies, art, politics and current events, science, and also all levels of test preparation. I am skilled in educating students with Developmental Disabilities with an emphasis in Autism. My credentials include: a Level 1 Education Specialist Instruction Credential: moderate/severe (an MA equivalent license; and an invited Life Member of the Honor Society Phi Kapp Phi) from California State University, Long Beach, CA, a BA in Psychology (graduated with Distinction) from San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, an AA in Theatre Arts (awarded the Phillips Award) from Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA, and several iterations of a P30 Substitute Teaching Permit. Overall, I have been a classroom teacher, a substitute teacher, and a Community Trainer with the United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego, for a combined total of 24 years working in the profession. I enjoy seeing the people I help prosper and succeed. I aspire to be a blessing to others in all that I do, and remind myself that we do not exist only to seek satisfaction and enjoyment in our own lives, but to facilitate the success and happiness of others. I look forward to meeting and working with my new students.