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Learning how we think, learn, and organize our time and work is essential! I love seeing people take charge of their time, school, and work obligations because they’ve learned how they think and which strategies are most effective for a given task, project, or assignment.<\/p>\n

How did you learn how to teach writing?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was the kid writing stories and thrillers who became an English major in college, so I wrote lots of essays and papers.\u00a0 I studied Spanish at the graduate level as I taught both English and Spanish, and there was more writing, and in a different language.<\/p>\n

I got to know how languages, contexts, and meanings work.<\/p>\n

Grammar matters! Vocabulary is essential!<\/em>\u00a0 Syntax!<\/em> But so is voice, clarity, and detail.\u00a0 I continue trainings in today’s best methods of writing instruction because I love it.<\/p>\n

What is your experience? \u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n

After being in the classroom in both public and private schools, I started tutoring about 15 years ago.\u00a0 I sought the best training and certifications.<\/p>\n

I completed professional certification for Supporting ADHD Support and Neurodiversity (Learning Differences)\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0from Landmark College<\/strong>, an innovative and effective college serving students with LDs and ADHD in 2019.<\/p>\n

My final project<\/b>\u00a0explores and explains the functions of long-term and short-term memory in writing and how to maximize both in learners.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I use a variety of effective methods from the structured, high-support Hochman Writing<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development)<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Methods to the\u00a0Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop<\/em><\/strong> techniques I learned at Columbia University’s Teachers’ College institutes.<\/p>\n

What is most important about your work with students? \u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u201cEverything is possible with relationship<\/span>,<\/span><\/i>\u201d is my mantra. I relish the individual attention I can give to students. I encourage students to learn and communicate with integrity, impact, and accuracy. They need to learn “to fish,” instead of being served broiled salmon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your background?<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n

I grew up on the Texas-Mexico border with intensive Spanish in school and at my friends’ homes in El Paso, Texas. English and Spanish have lived side-by-side since the 1600\u2032s. This was the foundation of my bilingualism and my love of Mexican culture. I graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX<\/strong>, and then began my career as an English teacher in bilingual schools in Albuquerque, NM.<\/span><\/p>\n

I studied Spanish in college, at the graduate level, in graduate translation courses, and in Cuernavaca and Oaxaca, Mexico. I also studied in Seville, Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a family? Where do you live?<\/h5>\n

We live in Santa Fe, NM<\/strong> after several years in Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Yes. Husband of 34 years and three kids.\u00a0 Two who are grown and flown, and one attends Southern Methodist University, SMU<\/em>, in Dallas, Texas.\u00a0 And, a dog- Phoebe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have a grandchild too!<\/p>\n

What do you for fun?<\/strong> \u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n

A lot, and I’m trying to have more! I\u2019m a big believer in fun.\u00a0 I love physical activities: running, tennis, dance, skiing, and yoga. New ethnic foods and finding hotter hot sauces are also passions. Travel and learning more about people and places is becoming a bigger part of my life.\u00a0 Check out my Instagram @c14learn2live.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m a frequent ballet performance groupie, and I love all other art forms too. I can’t wait\u00a0to read every night before bed. And then there is Netflix\u00a0too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Current & Recent Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Executive Functions and Neurodiversity Support Certification.<\/strong>\u00a0Landmark College Institute<\/strong>.\u00a0 The newest and most effective methods come from Landmark College. I\u2019m already using the techniques and materials I\u2019ve developed.\u00a0My\u00a0thesis<\/strong> explores and explains the\u00a0functions of long-term and short-term memory in writing and how to maximize both in learners.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

SRSD, Self-Regulated Strategy Development, Method. July 2019.<\/strong>\u00a0New York City.<\/strong> Writing requires so much mental energy and focus, or self-regulation. Some students need concrete techniques they can call on quickly for academic writing. Many are named with memorable acronyms and sequenced in a logical way. Answering prompts correctly, talking oneself to persevere and finish,\u00a0 paragraph structure, essay structure, and revision strategies<\/strong> are emphasized.<\/p>\n

The Hochman Writing Method,<\/strong> presented by The Writing Revolution<\/strong>. December 2018-February 2019<\/em>. New York City. Many students need this structured, clear method that begins with correct sentences and builds to long essays and academic compositions.\u00a0 I’m already using the Note-Taking technique<\/strong> and Single Paragraph Outline<\/strong> with my students!<\/p>\n

Columbia University\u2019s Teacher\u2019s College Teacher-Student Conference Institute. December 2017.\u00a0<\/strong>Students learn to read critically and write from individual time with the teacher and in small groups.\u00a0\u00a0 Essay Writing Institute. October 2017.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Writers of all ages can, and should, write essays with a\u00a0claim supported by\u00a0clear evidence.<\/em>\u00a0 Reader\u2019s and Writer\u2019s Projects Summer 2017.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently.<\/strong>\u00a0 I work with students at Santa Fe Preparatory School in addition to working with students online. \u00a0I love being in schools. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Teaching Certifications:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0English, and Social Studies Grades 6-12.\u00a0 Spanish \u2013 Grades K-12. ESL (English as a Second Language)\u00a0 K-12<\/em><\/p>\n

SCHOOLS AND TEACHING EXPERIENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n

American School of Bombay in January 2017.<\/strong>\u00a0 My customized Spanish and English enrichment programs ran at the beginning of January in Mumbai, India. Spanish for Little Learners, KidSpanish<\/em>, Speak Spanish Now<\/em> and Around the World in 5 Days<\/em> (English) were a hit!<\/p>\n

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte, NC.\u00a0 2011- 2016.<\/strong> Spanish I-IV, Spanish Immersion Social Studies.<\/p>\n

Charlotte Country Day School.\u00a0 1999-2009.\u00a0<\/strong> Spanish Teacher. Department Chair of Middle School Foreign Languages.<\/p>\n

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Albuquerque Public Schools. English 9-12. 12 AP.<\/strong>\u00a0 Albuquerque, NM.\u00a0 1995-1998.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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