My Teaching Approach
As a researcher-practitioner, my goal is to make learning fun and inclusive. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to education because every student brings something different to the table.
Focusing on what each individual does well, I use a combination of culturally responsive practices and behavioral strategies to build on their unique strengths.
My Teaching Toolkit
Culturally Responsive Practices
Using Home Language
Contextualizing Problems
Learning Collaboratively
Behavioral Strategies
Using Positive Reinforcers
Offering Praise & Feedback
Providing Choices
Strengths-Based Approach
Incorporating Interests
Differentiated Instruction
Emphasizing Growth
Staff & Student Evaluations
“Two years in a row, you have amazed me with your commitment and dedication to help your students ... grow and love/enjoy math.”
– Tutoring Program Coordinator
“[Naomi] is methodical, super motivated, has a great sense of humor, and, to quote a student: 'puts the best stickers on our homework.'”
– Teaching Assistant Supervisor
“[I am] so thankful for all of your guidance and support this semester. I don't know what I would've done without your help!”
– MA Student, Statistics Course
Topics I’ve Taught
In-Service Professionals
Responding to Challenging Behavior
Collecting Behavioral Data
Building Rapport
Creating Solution Kits
Functional Communication Training
College Students
Statistics
Quantitative Methods
Data Analysis in R
Research Methods
Polity, Policy, & Process
Foundations of Sociology
High School Students
Geometry
Algebra 2
Financial Literacy
Visual Branding
Calligraphy
Web Design
Elementary Students
Counting
Comparing Values
Combinations to 10
Strategies to 20
Place Value
Addition & Subtraction