Early Literacy & Math Teacher Feature: Tess D.
Meet Tess
Tess (she/her/hers) holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and Sociology from the University of Miami, an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Education from Florida International University, and a Ph.D. in Literacy Education. Her mission as a teacher includes providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning, emphasizing that learning is effective within a collaborative context, valuing cultural and linguistic diversity, and that teaching and learning involve active reflections. Tess has been working with students since 2005, teaching reading and math at a variety of levels. We’re so proud to have had Tess on the PacPrep teacher team since 2020!
“Our children have been really positive and happy about working with Tess. She challenges them to learn in new and exciting ways! We love her.”
Why we love working with Tess
“We are so absolutely lucky to have Tess as one of our star teachers! Students love working with her so much. She forms such strong connections with her students, and they all always request getting to learn from her year after year.” - Kathy T., Faculty Manager
Learn a little more about TESS
When Tess isn’t teaching, she can be found running or hiking with Wrigley, her golden retriever.
TESS’s Courses
K-3 Early Literacy Instruction
K-3 Math Fundamentals
K-5 Reading
K-5 Writing
K-5 Math
Could your child benefit from Tess’s expertise and thoughtful mentorship style? Reserve time in her schedule today!