I am a certified Special Education Teacher, Certified in Elementary K-6, as well as English and Language Arts Grades 5-8. I am currently teaching in an inclusion setting in a Middle School. Within that role I work as a team with the other teacher in the room, in subjects such as ELA, Writing, Social Studies, and Science. I find I am most effective in assisting with Reading and Writing, as well as working with Students with Disabilities. I have worked in the education industry for over 5 years, ranging in ages from Pre-K to 8 th grade, in general education settings to self-contained behavioral classes. I have a strong passion for working with students of all ages and abilities. I have found that my diverse experience in working in different settings whether it is different age levels or different types of classrooms, has given me a strong ability to connect to any student I work with. In order to achieve success with my students, the first and most important thing I need to know is, "What is the best way this student can learn?" and of course knowing what interests them. When I have a gauge on what type of learner the student is, it allows me to create my initial baseline assessments and start from there. From there I establish goals and set the foundation to improve the skills that are in need of improvement. When we reach goals, we continue to create new ones and constantly find ways to challenge the student. We all must be challenged as individuals, and in particular as students, because we truly never stop learning.

Avid Sport Fan – always watching, playing, or listening to any sport, but I love Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer. -Exercising: Running, Hiking, Biking, Lifting. -Exploring nature, traveling, visiting new places and going on new adventures -Music: Always listening to a huge variety of music -Spending time with my family, friends, and fiancé, hiking and hanging out with my dog. -Volunteering for a non-profit that houses people will developmental disabilities -Eating! Love eating every time of food, finding great restaurants, and trying new things.