INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:
I grew up in Chandler, Arizona and attended Arizona State University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies in 2016. After two years of being in the workforce as an academic counselor, I needed a more fulfilling career. I decided to go back to ASU for my Masters. In 2019 I graduated with a Masters in Special Education / Elementary Education and am dual certified to teach both. I am proud to share that I am a first generation college graduate and can’t wait to share my passion with you!
I have been a K-5 special education resource teacher since 2019 and have taught summer school with grades K-6. I have 10 years of classroom and tutoring experience. My teaching and tutoring experience primarily consists of elementary reading, elementary writing, elementary math, social emotional learning, behavior management, and executive functioning skills.
Being an educator is more than just teaching academics. I love to connect with my students by understanding them as a person. It is important to build a relationship with trust to ensure students feel respected, loved, supported, and safe. Only then can learning truly take place. Similarly to my relationship with students, my relationship with parents is also a priority. I take pride in my ability to be available to parents with any questions or concerns. I believe in open communication with my families, and I want my parents to know we are a team.
A little about me - my friends and family are very important to me. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for my loved ones! I am a dog mom to a 1 year old golden retriever named Leo and a 5 year old mini dachshund named Olly :). I love to travel and learn about different cultures, you must visit Positano, Italy! If I wasn’t an educator, I would have pursued a career in Aesthetics or fashion. On a typical weekend you can find me trying out a new restaurant, playing with my pups, and ending my day watching a movie on the couch!
At Peak Academics I offer support services for students in grades K-6 in reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and self- regulation.
TESTIMONIAL:
"My husband and I are so thankful that Aren and Peak Academics have come into our lives. Aren has such an incredible, patient, positive way with children! She has worked with my two older boys for a year now. They respond so well to her and she makes all of the learning fun! I walk by and they are so engaged, it is such a wonderful thing to watch and hear. They have made so much progress with her that has shown up in reading levels, test scores, and comprehension when reading a story. We are incredibly grateful for Aren's expertise, knowledge, creativity, and kindness. Her communication, flexibility, and always on-time nature is crucial to a busy mom managing four children's schedules!"