...I developed great work habits that helped me overcome challenges academically and in everyday life and I still rely on these tools today. I attended Loras College where I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Special Education. Also a Master's Degree in Educational Technology. (read more)
...I recently completed an M.A. from Northeastern Illinois University in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. My full-time work has been in middle schools, while I have worked in other settings as a tutor, summer school teacher, and after-school program coordinator. In those other settings I have taught students from first grade through high school and beyond. (read more)
...Learning the English alphabet, numbers and vowels are an indirect part of this. Teaching a student the different vowel sounds--the long and short A and E, for example--will take time. While we want ESL/ESOL learners to understand the proper grammar and sentence structure, it is also important that they know what some common cliques or expressions mean. (read more)
...As a recent high school graduate, I understand the stresses that come with intensive preparation for the SAT--it's not an easy process. I remember studying late for many hours and feeling disappointed when my score came out lower than my aim, and worst of all: when the process would restart agai... (read more)
6 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,SAT Math,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...It can be a difficult subject but with practice students can gain confidence and I work with them to build their confidence. I have taught the math section of the ACT one-on-one. I have provided information to students on test taking strategies like time management, and simple approaches to complicated problems. (read more)