...I am a certified English teacher and the English Department Chair at a private college prep high school. I have taught all levels of high school English and am very familiar with ELA standards and curriculum. Besides being an expert in the subject matter, I understand teens and the need to break down assignments into manageable steps. (read more)
...Hopefully, when I'm not physically there and the student feels stressed, they will hear my voice saying, "just breathe" and they will relax. My third method is to determine a student's vocabulary. I have the student read the practice passage and circle any words they don't know, can't pronounce or just don't make sense. (read more)
...In my spare time, I enjoy reading all types of books, cooking healthy dinners for my family, and running with my dog, Mindy. I hold a Master's in Reading and Literacy, which specializes in helping students in grades k-12 achieve their reading goals. I have the most experience working with grades 6-12. (read more)
I love teaching English to students of all ages. I was a volunteer ESL tutor with Waubonsee Community College. I have a great deal of work experience as an academic advisor for Western International University assisting International students to come to America and study for their college degree. (read more)