About me

Hi, my name is Andrea.

My first love in teaching is elementary general music and choir. I’ve taught this in private school, public school, and church settings. When I lived in the Netherlands, I taught music theory classes at a Dutch music school. And while abroad, I discovered I also love teaching English as a Second Language. Since then, I’ve taught people of all ages from over 30 countries, both one-on-one and in groups.

What I have found from these experiences is that it doesn’t matter what kind of educational setting I’m in, nor does it matter where my students are from or how they were brought up. One thing is constant: when students know that their teacher values them as a human being, they will work harder and challenge less. This mindset, along with the use of practical, research-based management techniques, yields a classroom that is just as much safe, encouraging, and supportive as it is orderly, predictable, and consequential. A classroom where students belong and learning takes place.

I understand how difficult teaching is: in fact, it’s one of the most difficult jobs in America. I understand the struggle that so many teachers go through daily with student behavior. Teachers must be trained to be able to handle these challenges. The techniques and strategies I provide for educators will empower them to handle problem behaviors successfully. I will break down the most complicated strategies into easy-to-understand, bite-sized morsels while making it fun to learn. I provide real solutions to the challenges found in the classrooms across America.