...I have taught kindergarten for twelve years in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Before that, I worked in my district's reading program. I have also tutored for four summers. (read more)
I have experience in the public school systems as a Teacher, Speech Therapy Assistant and after school tutor that gives me a strong background in spelling, phonics, reading, oral language and study skills. I developed and taught Study Skills for 2nd to 7th grade students at Prairie State College du... (read more)
...I have been trained and certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach, and love using it to help students improve their literacy skills. This method is neurologically based, as research has proven that multisensory instruction changes the way the brain functions. It is also structured and sequential. (read more)
...Scored a 770 on the SAT Reading section in May 2016Helped dozens of students improve their SAT Reading scores Scored a 770 on SAT RW in May 2016; helped hundreds of students improve skills and confidence on the SAT and ACT since 2007 I have helped scores of students to improve their skills and co... (read more)
...I've worked with kids with behavioral problems and helped problem behaviors decrease to allow more room for learning. I love seeing that moment when a subject "clicks" with a student and they finally understand it. I've run a "95% group" which helps students who struggle with basic reading skills such as blends. (read more)