I am passionate about educating students and helping them become successful lifelong learners. I have been a National Board Certified Teacher since 2008 and have over 21 years of teaching experience in the South Austin Community with the Chicago Public Schools. In addition, I have been teaching at a private school for the last ten years.I offer before-school and after-school tutoring to my students.I provided in-person instruction for the entire 2020-2021 school year to a full classroom of students which required adapting and rewriting the curriculum to meet the challenges of the COVID year as we followed the recommended safety protocols of being six feet apart and wearing masks as we met in-person each day.I also serve as the faculty sponsor for the Chess Club and have served as the faculty sponsor of the Lego Club. Additionally, I provide mentoring to new teachers and have been a cooperating teacher for teacher candidates completing their student teaching.I am very successful in using classroom data to ensure that my students are provided with the necessary activities and support to meet their learning goals.My classroom is a warm and welcoming environment where all students learn and grow in safe learning community.I have won multiple classroom grants and partnered with Innovations for Learning to pilot an online tutoring program in my classroom.