FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My bachelor's degree is in elementary education with additional certifications in math, English, and social studies through high school. I have two master's degrees, one in educational psychology from a school of education and one from a school of behavioral sciences. In addition, I'm ABD in a PhD program; that is, I have fulfilled all the requirements for a PhD except for a completed dissertation. I've spent most of my life in school, so this has helped keep me current in my field; moreover, I spend a great deal of time reading journals, books, and scholarly sources on the Internet related to education and psychology. I am constantly studying!
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
After my second year of college, I tutored remedial reading and mathematics for the Shawnee Mission School District. I worked with elementary students. My supervisors noted my extreme patience with the students as well as my desire to get to the bottom of their learning challenges. After that summer experience, I decided to become a teacher!
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Over the years, I've typically worked with students who have low self-confidence and are struggling with particular academic subjects such as math, statistics, reading, and writing. My goals are always to greatly improve their skills and their self-confidence.