Hilary Haas Kuris's Linkedin Analytics

I am a certified Special Education & RLA teacher leveraging 20+ years of impact as a growth mindset-oriented educator in North America and the Middle East. After twelve years in Higher Education, I transitioned to serving school-age children and their families. I work from a strengths-based (vs deficit model) approach rooted in neuropsychology, instrumental to empowering ALL learners. "Do you realize how many events, choices, that had to occur since the birth of the universe leading up to the making of you? Just exactly the way you are." - Mrs. Which, A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle Drawing comfort, inspiration, and perspective in prose and poetry, I am a bookworm @ heart. One of my favorites, this powerful quote encourages young people to embrace their talents, as well as their growth areas, in other words, to own their journey. To this end, an amalgam of formal education, grit, and experience, enable me to support learners as they forge and sculpt their own life path. Learning blossoms when you share an authentic connection with students and their families. How does this translate into my teaching and community service? ✏️ I possess deep and broad English content knowledge and skill. ✏ I am highly experienced in working in diverse environments, as well as with learners with additional needs. ✏ I am skilled at supporting students in both academic and socio-emotional learning through middle and high school. ✏ I thrive in a team environment cultivating authentic connections with students and colleagues, while supporting and empowering families and caregivers.