I have been teaching for 12+ years. Mostly, I have taught the highest levels of English literature classes for high school students. However, when my own daughter struggled to learn to read, I refocused my career and began learning about the 5 pillars of structured literacy and became reading certified for my state. After tutoring elementary-aged students for several years, I am back teaching high schoolers these same foundational skills in basic reading and writing courses. There is no better joy than teaching a child of any age how to read!