PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a Licensed Teacher in Wisconsin with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chicago, IL. I have lived in different states and traveled all over the country. In my professional background, I have 15 years of experience in teaching, 5 of those years I spent teaching in a public classroom. I have taught a variety of grade levels from Preschool through 12th grade, including special education. Currently, I teach Early Childhood Special Education in the classroom, ESL and other types of classes online, and I tutor students 1:1 online as well. I have worked with children my whole life, growing up in a child care setting and starting my own childcare business at age 18. I have also volunteered in Therapeutic Horseback Riding to care for and lead the horses while also learning to assist and instruct the riders with special needs in their experience. I have also been able to experience teaching in different cultures across the country. I have found my passion by being able to watch children thrive in a particular environment, one they are comfortable and confident in. Watching them learn and begin to understand how to do something for the very first time is an emotional experience.

MY BELIEFS
I believe children learn best through cooperative learning and hands-on learning experiences that stimulate and activate student engagement and confidence. All children deserve to be in a consistent, safe, and warm environment where they are able to not only express their individuality, but where they are also able to embrace the differences of those around them.