TEACHING BACKGROUND

• Graduated from the University of Delaware with a dual major in Elementary Education and Special Education.
• Certified as a Wilson Level 1 reading instructor.

My teaching career began in Lumberton, NJ. For 6 years, I was a special education teacher for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. I then taught general third grade for two years.

This year is my twelth year in the Berlin Township District. I started in Berlin Township as the pre-school handicapped teacher. I then returned to the general third grade classroom for 2 years.  For 4 years, I worked as a special education teacher at the fourth and fifth grade levels. For 3 years, I taught general fourth grade.  For 3 years, I was part of the Response to Intervention Team in the J.F.K. Elementary School.  Last year, I returned to DDE to be a fifth grade math teacher.

 
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

I believe that all children can learn. As an educator it is my responsibility to know and understand the needs and learning styles of each student. My mission is to facilitate the development of self confidence and provide the academic foundation necessary for each stuent to reach their highest potential. My daily goal is to develop a student centered environment that stresses high expectations while addressing various learning styles. In my classroom, students are engaged in different learning modalities to improve understanding, promote attention, and learn the skills that develop them into life long learners.

 

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