I am a patient, upbeat, and energetic educator with 15+ years of teaching and tutoring experience. My love for learning and encouraging manner keep students engaged and achieving their goals. My specialties include teaching reading, writing, critical thinking and study skills at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. My undergraduate degree is in Education, and my graduate degrees are in Education/Reading Teacher and Educational Administration and Supervision. I adapt lessons to match students' individual learning styles and believe building students' self-confidence is crucial. Watching students have success brings me real satisfaction and joy!