When I was a child, I played school with my dolls and stuffed animals. I always assumed the role of the reading teacher. Each "student" was strategically positioned around the table facing me as I read them a story.

I always knew I was going to be a reading teacher, but didn't even realize that I was a struggling reader. It was the ending of the 4th grade that I was told that I would have to attend summer school to improve my reading in order to move to the next grade level. Summer school in the midst of the hot weather and no air conditioning was definitely not my idea of an exciting summer, but since I loved reading, I went along with it. Following summer school, I was pulled out for reading in the 5th grade and loved my 1:1 time with the reading instructor.

Over time, I became a better reader and I want to bring the joy of reading to your child. Through my journey, as a child and as an adult, I've seen students struggling to read and with the struggle came the loss of knowing how wonderful reading really is.

I've retired from education and now tutor kids struggling in reading and writing as we transform them into confidence students able to succeed in school. My teaching certifications are in General and Special Education Reading/Language Arts and Gifted Endorsed. Creating unique individualized learning pathways in accordance with each student's specifications is an area of passion.

• Grand Canyon University, Master's Degree in Special Education

• Bachelor's of Arts , Hofstra University in American Studies

• Associate Degree, Nassau Community College, Liberal Arts

Memberships

Douglas County Partner in Education

American Business Women Association(ABWA) Douglas County Chapter

Georgia Association of Educators