Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Students with varying disabilities, Tiered Support
Bio
My educational philosophy prioritizes personalized learning and growth plans, utilizing innovative strategies and digital tools to address learning gaps and drive academic excellence. I ensure mastery of core standards through systematic observation, actionable feedback, and customized support. My commitment extends to fostering both academic success and emotional intelligence via targeted interventions and strategic partnerships, empowering diverse students in critical thinking and digital literacy. As a dedicated educator and Instructional Coach with ten years of experience, I am passionate about advancing practices through mentoring and digital innovation. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, skiing, hiking, farmer's markets, and have international experience teaching in Albania and performing community rebuilding in Guatemala.
Teacher Specialization
I have over a decade of experience in educational leadership and instruction, serving in various roles including Department Lead, Teacher, and Instructional Coach. My background includes teaching across several states and abroad in Albania, where I have specialized in subjects such as History, Social Studies, Geography, Economics, Government, and Special Education, K-12. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Notre Dame of Maryland University, and I am also a Certified Scrum Master. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse student populations, including teaching seniors in urban high school settings and serving as adjunct faculty at the college level.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Math, 1st Grade Science, 1st Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Math, 2nd Grade Science, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Math, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Math, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Math, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Social Studies, Algebra, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Contemporary World Issues, Earth Science, Eastern Hemisphere Studies, Economics, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, ESL 1, ESL 2, ESL 3, Geography, Global Studies, High School US History, High School World History, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Math, Kindergarten Science, Kindergarten Social Studies, Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Modern World Studies, Modern World Studies Honors, Personal Finance, Pre-Algebra, Psychology, Science 6, Science 7, Science 8, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Sociology, US Government and Politics, World Geography
