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Iris R.

Private tutor in Kennesaw, GA

Education

Spelman College - BA, Political Science , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Urban Planning

Experience

ExperiencMore about my Elementary (K-6th) expertise I have 18 years' experience teaching mainly grades 2 through 5-all subjects. I taught gifted, ESOL and STEM in grades K-5. Tutoring methods include building hands-on learning and critical thinking skills. Reading- I taught phonics, pre-reading and reading skills using the balanced reading approach. This includes diagnosing and pre-assessing students' strength and weakness; forming guided reading groups with flexible homogeneous and heterogeneous groups. Students frequently moved back and forth based upon their needs. Students were aware of their progress based upon their formative and summative assessments. I integrated various strategies such as performing arts, debating, journaling and inquiry. Math- I taught Math in Guided Math Groups using the same procedure that I did with Guided Reading. I pre-assessed and students' strength and weakness; forming guided math groups with flexible homogeneous and heterogeneous arrangements. Students frequently moved back and forth based upon their needs. Students were aware of their progress based upon their formative and summative assessments. I integrated various strategies such as questioning, performance-based projects, interactive notebooks, and inquiry. Science-I frequently integrated science with literacy by tying in poetry, writing and pairing non-fiction w/ fictional titles to balance the concept; I merged performing arts with science concepts. Students frequently had a performance-task to complete at the end of a unit. I infused STEM design briefs or a STEM task to further engage students. Social Studies- I infused social studies with literacy. There were many opportunities to use performing arts to re-enact historical events. Each year I sought to include a fall and spring performance for students to share their knowledge with the grade level. Various other strategies such as poetry, debate, writing and pairing of non-fiction and fictional titles in Guided Reading. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During her time as a teacher, Iris received numerous honors, including: • Teacher of The Year Chalker ES, 2004-05 (Cobb County) Mentor Teacher, Leadership Academy Presenter (Cobb County) • Collaborating Teacher, 1998-2005, Cobb County and Kennesaw State University, Pre-Service Teachers • Educational Consultant, Jostens Learning Corporation and SRA-McGraw Hill Publishing Company • ESOL Local Grant Recipient , Birney Elementary, 2000-01 (Cobb County) • Outstanding New Certified Employee, A.L. Burruss ES, 2007-08 (Marietta City Schools) • STEM Advocacy Grant Recipient, The Pearl Project, Glen Forest ES, 2011-12 (Fairfax County, VA) • EAGLEWATCH -STEM-Environmental Stewardship Design, Glen Forest ES, 2012-13 (Fairfax County, VA) • River of Words Winner (Student Photography Entry) 2006-07, Chalker ES, Georgia Department of Natural Resources CAREER PATH: Iris’ experiences as an educator and trainer in various settings demonstrates her commitment to a wide diversity of learners and educators. • Amerika Haus (Stuttgart, Germany) Chicago Public Schools (IL) • Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) Manitowoc Public Schools (WI) • Atlanta Public Schools (GA) Dougherty County Public Schools (GA) • Cobb County Public Schools (GA) Gwinnett County Public Schools (GA) • Marietta City Schools (GA) Escambia County Schools (FL) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • National Association for the Education of Young Children Alliance Theatre Teaching Artist High Scope Membership Association

Subject Expertise

English, ACCUPLACER ESL, CogAT, OLSAT, NNAT, Kindergarten - 8th Grade, Writing, Gifted, Homeschool, IB Theatre HL

Availability

Weekdays, Weekends

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

Students thrive under the influence of Iris Rice. Iris is able to weave the best practices of performing arts, and literacy, with her yoga and S.T.E.M. practice to create a fun, highly literate and interactive setting for everyone to flourish! Iris has a nurturing spirit and competent grasp of content which builds rapport and ultimately changes the trajectory of even the most reluctant learner. Iris retains the zeal and passion for teaching as evidenced by her boundless energy during instructional delivery. She orchestrates a well-managed classroom, integrating performing art strategies as a backdrop. Participants are captivated by a desire to gain deeper meaning and acquire wider exposure to classic and exemplary literature. Iris is a successful mentor and coach to new and veteran teachers. She conducts engaging parent workshops and professional development which reflects her inner wisdom and experiences as a mother, teacher-leader, and international educator. She imparts the essential keys to spark high language acquisition and intertwine the best strategies from early literacy, ESOL and gifted education. Iris dedicates her influence as a STEM advocate and ensures that every child under her tutelage connects with nature. She believes children with direct outdoor experience reap the benefit of the most accessible setting to stimulate creativity and become critical thinkers and problem-solvers. Growing up in Atlanta, she earned an undergraduate degree at Spelman College and acquired her Masters of Urban Planning at University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).She attained Teacher certification from Kennesaw State University. Iris spent two years in Europe as a Business Intern at Daimler-Benz in Stuttgart, Germany where she was a translator for their North American Division. She taught English as a second language in Germany. Her travels include the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France. The highlight of her stay is traveling extensively throughout Norway while enrolled in an Urban Planning course at the University of Oslo. Her personal accomplishments include completion of the New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C.(Marine Corps) Marathons, a Sprint Triathlon and numerous half-marathons. She is a mother of three and is committed to helping youth, veterans, military families, adults use the highly effective iRest wellness modality. iRest for Veterans is endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General and Defense Centers of Excellence as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). iRest for Youth assists youngsters in managing physical, emotional and mental stress while helping them develop positive self-esteem, resiliency and well-being.