Welcome

Hi, I am Michelle.

     I am the youngest of three girls. I grew up and still live in Oak Park, IL.  I live with my mom, two sisters and 12 year old niece. I also have many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. I  love spending time with my family and friends! We have done so many memorable things together. I wouldn't be where I am today without all of them!!

   

    

      One of my favorite things to do is volunteer at a school in my community. At least once a week I go in and work with one of the fourth grade classes. I work with small groups in math, reading and spelling. I also work with students one-on-one when its needed. At lunch time I help with study hall. Making sure the students get caught up in their classes. I also help the teachers by copying, changing bulletin boards and  assisting in the PBIS presentations. Another thing I love to do is scrapbook. I could spend hours cutting, matting and labeling pictures. I love being creative while preserving all of our memories. Recently I have learned to knit. This is definitely a work in progress.

     Last school year I also started subbing at Walther Lutheran Academy. Here I worked with students from pre-k through fourth grade. Although I was incredibly nervous the first few times this was an amazing experience I hope to continue this year. I have also been tutoring students of all ages for about eight years in math.

     As you can see I love to help children learn!! Which has brought me back to Dominican University for grad school. This fall I started my two year "journey" (as I like to call it) to finally become the teacher I have always wanted to be. As an undergrad at Dominican I studied math. My passion for math and my love of helping children learn has brought me to my ultimate goal of becoming an algebra teacher!!

     In closing, I would like to dedicate this blog and all of my hard work past, present and future to my father who passed away unexpectedly in May 2006. I was and will always be a daddy's girl. I know he is watching over and extremely proud of me!! Love you dad!!