Grade Levels
High School, Middle School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, EL (English Learners), Learning Disabilities, Students with varying disabilities
Bio
My name is Janine Draschner. I am an experienced high school history and government teacher with 17 years experience in Fairfax County Public Schools. I have taught US and World History at all different levels, as well as Government. I am passionate about helping students become confident, independent thinkers by helping them master the historical thinking skills, including reading critically, interpretation of sources and analytical writing. My teaching philosophy is that students learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful practice to master these skills. I have taught the critical thinking skills in all levels of classes and believe that all students can be successful with the proper support. I bring patience, enthusiasm, humor, and high expectations to my teaching and tutoring. My classroom is a positive, supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.
Teacher Specialization
Over the past 17 years of teaching high school in Fairfax County, I have taught various levels of history classes, including: AP US History - 16 years US History Honors - 5 years US History Gen Ed - 3 years (1 year with English Language learners) Dual Enrollment US History - 2 years World History Honors - 10 years World History Gen Ed - 1 year US Government Gen Ed - 2 years In addition, I was a Consultant in AP US History for the College Board for 8 years. Consultants train other teachers to teach AP courses. In addition, I was a Mentor for teachers new to AP US History for the College Board for 3 years. I have also participated in the AP US History Reading for 12 years, where I scored long essays and DBQ essays written by students who took the AP US History Exam. As such, I know what exactly what students need to do well on the AP Exam. I teach the same important historical skills regardless of level. I use scaffolding and differentiation to meet each student where they are.
Courses
AP European History, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Contemporary World Issues, Geography, Global Studies, High School US History, High School World History, Modern World Studies, Modern World Studies Honors, US Government and Politics, World Geography
