Tamara Korshavn
Intervention Specialist
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that children thrive and grow when they feel safe, supported, valued, and heard. When working with students, I pride myself on helping them to cultivate and challenge their own thinking. I promote an environment of inclusivity, compassion, communication, and grace. I believe that students should learn to be risk-takers, grow to have the courage to believe, and serve others with compassion and model what it means to have GRIT and to be a good communicator. I strive to attend to the whole child, where all aspects of one’s growth are supported: spiritual, intellectual, cultural, creative, physical and emotional. Knowing my students and colleagues, how they learn, their values, and inspirations, is critical to creating strong relationships and encouraging long-term learning and growth. My goal as an educator is to continually support each child and parent who enters my classroom to discover and embrace their individual identities, interests, strengths, and embark on their own, individual journey, so they can discover themselves and become world changers.
Why FLS?
As a former parent of FLS alumni, I have witnessed the commitment the FLS staff has to the educational successes of every student. The teachers strive to support each child and parent to discover and embrace their confidence and identity, so they can become the happy, healthy world-changers of tomorrow. First Lutheran is more than a school. It is a community built on honor, transparency, and participation. Parents, students, and teachers work together to fuel opportunities to achieve learning goals and thrive by honoring each child’s work, abilities, and strengths.
I Remember...
I remember watching my own son struggle with learning and school throughout his academic journey. Some nights were rough and long. We shared many tears and frustrations. His intervention specialists were what prompted me to work with diverse students. Watching these individuals work their magic was incredible. Not only did they help my son see his academics differently, they shared tricks that made learning “easier”. To see my son’s frustrations turn to successes and his tears to smiles was all it took for me to realize that students should be exposed to a variety of experiences to meet individuals' needs in a warm, inviting, supportive, and caring setting. My son has since graduated college, but if it had not been for the love and assistance from his educational therapists this may not have been possible.
Educational Background...
Master of Arts in Special Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Associate of Arts in Child Psychology
El Camino Community College California Multiple Subject Clear Teaching Credential
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Reading Specialist/Literacy Coaching
University of California, Irvine
- Intervention Strategies
Lindamood-Bell, Palos Verdes
