Passionate educator with 12 years of early childhood education experience. Experienced reading tutor, pre-reading through second grade. Graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelors Degree. Majored in English and Communication studies. Earned Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. Skilled at writing and proof-reading. I strongly believe children learn best when their interests and "play" are integrated into the lesson. Building a child's confidence is the first step in helping them learn!