As a new teacher, I’m passionate about project-based learning, hands-on classroom experiments, and integrating sensory-rich experiences and presentations into my lessons. I place a strong emphasis on working with students one-on-one and in small groups, as this allows me to better understand their individual strengths and areas for growth. I believe this personalized approach creates a dynamic classroom environment where learners feel encouraged to share experiences, explore their curiosities, and ask meaningful questions. Through collaboration, students can build on each other’s knowledge and gain a deeper awareness of their own unique skills.

my approach

For reading instruction, I am trained in Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Reading Approach, a science-based reading intervention that combines auditory-kinesthetic learning, technology-based presentations, sensory-based writing, and highly structured routine for the student to study phonics, reading, and writing.

I believe that tracking progress is extremely important. I believe that data should the the driver of most decisions based on academic goals and motivations. I collect data every week through weekly spelling tests, writing tests, and one-to-one testing.

For math instruction, I am trained in AVMR+ (Add+Vantage Math Recovery) science-based math intervention. AVMR+ is an approach that supports elementary educators, special education instructors, math interventionists, and math coaches in diagnosing and advancing student understanding and numeracy development. The assessment, data collection, and teaching tools are designed to accelerate the ability of educators to recognize students' current levels of numeracy understanding to make data-driven instructional decisions.

I am excited to further my learning and explore my teaching style and approach for years to come!