I am a graduate of the University of Central Missouri State University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Education k-8. Since graduation, I received a Masters of Science in teaching Science 7-12, at Webster University in Saint Louis, Mo. I also received a certification in Special Reading k-12 and Principalship k-8, at Webster University. I have taught and tutored students reading from different educational, cultural, racial economic, geographic backgrounds, in school and in their homes. I helped these students to prepare for their states' Standardized Test. I am a talented educator with proven experience in reading recovery, special reading, science education, and IN structural coaching for new and veteran teachers. My key competencies are student-centered orientation, facilitator of the learning process, grounded instructional practices based on the analysis of students needs and creating a context conducive to students' learning. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and going to stage plays.