My qualifications are listed below:-BS in Earth/Space Science-MeD Curriculum and InstructionI went to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I am 27 years old. I completed my student teaching experience at Berwick Area School District in Berwick, Pennsylvania. I taught 7th grade environmental science, 9th grade introduction to biology, and 12th grade earth science. I would describe myself as intelligent, laid back, creative, and reasonable..
Kimberly E. from Caribou, ME
I graduated from Caribou High School in 2008 where I spent my entire life. I’m a third year UMPI student, currently studying Accounting. I’ve taken French since 2000 and it’s one of my passions. In addition, I took one semester of Russian, and I am in my second semester of Mandarin Chinese. I am good at math, and spelling, specifically. I love to read. In my spare time, I enjoy playing Texas Hold’Em online, and spending time with my loving and supportive boyfriend, my cats, my 15 year old.
Fariba S. from South Portland, ME
During college, I tutored a local high-school student who was struggling in her chemistry class. Right away we developed a productive working relationship and in almost no time my student’s grades improved significantly – she went from receiving below average scores to As. My student, her mother and I were beside ourselves with delight – I would absolutely love the opportunity to reproduce these results with other students.I am a strong believer in starting with a student’s strengths, building.
Timothy S. from Gorham, ME
I am a gentle, patient teacher who enjoys bringing humor into lessons. This approach keeps everyone alert and relaxed, which is a great combination for learning that sticks! I am especially good with children and people with cognitive disabilities. I currently work with adults with cognitive disabilities, brain injuries and Cerebral Palsy, helping to develop life and social skills. I believe in setting realistic goals with a systematic, step-by-step roadmap for success. I have taught elem.
Sierra S. from North Berwick, ME
I am a stay-at-home mom of 3 children. Each one of my children struggle with some type of disability. I know how challenging it can be for families. I want to help if its in my power to do so.I am currently licensed as an Ed Tech. I have completed the state of Maine’s Behavior Health Professional course. I am currently working on the School Based portion of this course. I will be taking several other courses that will help me understand how to help our special needs kids..
Brenda C. from Freeport, ME
Hello! My name is Brenda. I am an experienced educator and have a current professional level teacher certification in special education for K – 12th grades. As a requirement of the Maine certification, the State of Maine conducts background checks and indicates the status on the certification. I am happy to share a viewing of my certification which indicates my passing the background check with my clients. I also have over 15 years of teaching experience at the college level. I love the challen.
Summer M. from Waterville, ME
Hello future students and parents, My name is Summer. I attended the University of Maine Farmington through my junior year majoring in Special Education with a minor in English literature. I took a few years off from school and have since had 3 children. I recently returned to college, now with a major in Legal Studies as I currently work as a Legal Assistant for a local attorney. I also work evenings for the Lawrence Adult Education Department. While I chose not to complete my.
Jeremy P. from Windham, ME
Hello, my name is Jeremy. I am a certified secondary Social Studies teacher in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As a historian, I like to think of myself as a ‘general practitioner’–to use a medical term–I focus not on just one area but I enjoy studying and teaching U.S. history, medieval history, the ancient classics, civics, world history, economics, and modern events. During my time at USM I earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in history. When I finished coll.
Roger H. from Portland, ME
I am a graduate of Lexington, MA HS, Bowdoin College and Cornell Univ graduate school, where I studied, sang and played sports. Baseball, basketball, captain of the tennis team, choral soloist, glee club.I spent 5 years in the US Peace Corps in Colombia and traveling all over Latin America, so I speak perfect Spanish and am very at home in most Latin cultural situations.I teach Spanish regularly today.Then I spent 27 years in Sweden, speak native Swedish and am still active as a cultural amb.
THOMAS H. from South Berwick, ME
I am a retired police sergeant with over 21 years of policing experience. While at the police department I preformed many functions to include: patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, field training officer and sergeant, adult and juvenile police prosecutor, evidence officer, use of force instructor and policy writer. I also co-facilitated a batters program and was on the local domestic violence group.I will work with the student to help them understand the concepts of criminal justice. I have f.