...I also have experience working with beginner level writers starting at 6th grade. Certified English Teacher, AP English Language and Literature, 12 years experience, BA Education/English from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, M. Ed. (read more)
...Some of those schools were Title 1 schools, which support students from low-income families and students with special needs. I have also worked as a reading resource teacher with students in IEPs and those with learning disabilities. I also take pride in my work as a personal tutor in an outreach program, including children from less privileged families. (read more)
...I just now noticed I wasn't actually certified by WyzAnt. In high school and college I took public speaking courses and I received an A on every single speech. I was briefly on the speech team in high school as well. (read more)
...In addition to my IB certification in middle years and diploma programs and my master's in education, I have also completed a phonics course that allowed me to teach students in reading from absolute zero, which I used to teach my own children when they were just 3 years old. In my middle school... (read more)
...I have earned a TEFL certification for ESL Teaching. I had a great time and lots of fun with my students at Waubonsee, many students work full-time jobs and find the time after work to study English. I am very patient and will engage students in interesting conversations of their choice, their lives and how learning English can be applied to their lifestyles. (read more)