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Unable to Read
My parents read to me nearly every day until I was able to read at the age of four. -
Taught the Alphabet
My mother taught me the alphabet around age 3. -
Taught Phonics
At age four, my mother focused on teaching me phonics, including how to sound out letters and words -
Taught Sight Words
My Mother began teaching me common sight words such as "the" in an effort to help facilitate reading simple sentences -
Began Reading Independently
Before my fifth birthday I was reading simple children's books mostly independently. -
Summer Reading Contests
My mother would take me to the library during the summer months and put me through reading programs. -
Exposed to Adult Fiction
The library at the middle school had higher-level fiction and I began to read books like Jurassic Park when I was 11 -
Junior Year English
Had a teacher that encouraged my interest in writing and confidence in reading in general. Took AP level courses. -
Majored in Writing
Began college as a writing major. -
Became High School English Teacher
I started my current position as a high school English teacher. This includes both reading and writing.
