With 16 years of experience as a general and special education teacher/tutor for grades K-H.S., my greatest joy is seeing my students improve their self-confidence and self-advocacy skills, reach their highest potential, and achieve academic success! I hold a master's degree in elementary education from the University of Bridgeport, CT, and also completed a Connecticut state certification program in special education. My undergraduate degree is in theater arts from Pennsylvania State University. My dramatic background has helped me engage my students in various creative and fun ways -- such as making and using puppets, acting out storie