Teaching brings me much joy, and I strive to make learning a fun and positive experience for children! My goal is to create a supportive classroom environment where students feel emotionally safe enough to engage in the learning process. I am passionate about helping students develop stronger literacy skills. In my classroom, we focus on written and oral communication, comprehension and collaboration.
Kristin Walker and I have been team teaching together for the past two years. I take on ELA and she teaches math, social studies and science. Through our fifth grade departmentalization, the students get a preview of what switching classes will be like in middle school. Organization and accountability are both skills that we practice in our program. As teachers, we love that this structure allows us to dive deper into the curriculum and effectively plan to meet all students needs.
Just for fun, this is a quick snapshot of my life outside the classroom! Here are 10 things you may not know about me:
1. I am a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alum
2. I just got married this summer
3. I currently live in Berkeley
4. I am a San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriros fan
5. My favorite part of the school day is Morning Meeting
6. I enjoy running, hiking, and yoga
7. I love to travel and have most recently visited Austin TX, The Maldives, and Bali
8. This will be my 5th year at Montevideo and my 6th year teaching
9. My favorite thing to eat is ice cream
10. If I could live anywhere in the world, I would live in New York City
Kristin Walker and I have been team teaching together for the past two years. I take on ELA and she teaches math, social studies and science. Through our fifth grade departmentalization, the students get a preview of what switching classes will be like in middle school. Organization and accountability are both skills that we practice in our program. As teachers, we love that this structure allows us to dive deper into the curriculum and effectively plan to meet all students needs.
Just for fun, this is a quick snapshot of my life outside the classroom! Here are 10 things you may not know about me:
1. I am a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alum
2. I just got married this summer
3. I currently live in Berkeley
4. I am a San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriros fan
5. My favorite part of the school day is Morning Meeting
6. I enjoy running, hiking, and yoga
7. I love to travel and have most recently visited Austin TX, The Maldives, and Bali
8. This will be my 5th year at Montevideo and my 6th year teaching
9. My favorite thing to eat is ice cream
10. If I could live anywhere in the world, I would live in New York City