Lilly Sheperd

Here is a little bit about my teaching background: The Kids I Teach: I’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing students from early childhood through 4th grade. Special Education: My true passion is supporting students with autism and mild-to-moderate disabilities, helping them thrive in the classroom. Bilingual Learning: I teach in both English and French! I especially love introducing early learners to English Language Arts (ELA) and French phonics. The Arts: I am a big believer in creative expression, bringing a lot of experience in teaching visual arts and general/instrumental music.

I believe in creating highly supportive, structured environments that rely on heavy visual supports and tactile learning. My approach integrates Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) directly with visual arts and music. I use these creative outlets to help students process emotions and understand behavior management in a concrete, accessible way. I focus on heavily scaffolding core subjects so that students with learning difficulties can work as independently as possible without experiencing fatigue. I am passionate about making bilingual education accessible by providing adapted French resources for students who need modified materials.