Bianca

Bianca

Special Education and Writing Specialist

Biography

Hello! I’m Bianca and I have been working in special education for over ten years. I spent most of my career teaching in a high school aged autistic support classroom. Here I placed an emphasis on activities of daily living, while tying a functional curriculum to the state standards. These past two years, I have been working with learning support and emotional support students in an online setting. Special Education is a huge part of my life, but my first passion is in writing, and I earned my B.A. in Professional Writing in undergrad before going on to earn my teaching certifications. In addition to my Special Education experience, I am also certified to teach English at the secondary level and have been tutoring in this content area for several years.

Why I teach?

I teach to empower students and offer opportunities to find their passion. I didn’t study education in my undergraduate program, but I found my into it shortly after graduating. Of course, it became a huge passion and quickly turned into my career. I want to offer students ways to explore all possible avenues for their future and passions. Meeting students where they are and presuming competency are just some of the core philosophies I use with my students.
Tutoring has offered me a wonderful opportunity to work with a wide range of students whether it’s writing their college essay, conquering grammar basics, or working on functional writing skills that apply to work readiness. I can’t wait to help students meet their full potential this school year!

Fun facts  

  • I was a competitive gymnast for all of grade school!
  • I love hiking, knitting, and crocheting.

 

Joanna

Joanna

Elementary, Special Education and Reading Specialist

Biography

My name is Johanna (Joey) and teaching is my passion! Working with children has always been something that brings me joy. In the beginning of my career, I fulfilled a teaching certification in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and taught as a Learning Support teacher in a general education middle school setting. After a break from the field to stay home to raise my own children, I have recently returned as a reading support teacher in an elementary school. My experience has been broad in all educational settings as well as with different student populations.

Why I teach?

I believe every child deserves to learn and aim to help them find their full academic potential!

Fun Facts

  • I have twin 14 y/o boys and a 16 y/o daughter
  • I have two cats
  • I love all Philly sports
  • I love the show Wheel of Fortune
  • My kids play a total of seven sports!