...I approach vocabulary instruction from a variety of ways so that students are able to make real-life connections to the terms and see visuals to better understand key vocabulary terms. I am a full-time English as a Second Language teacher. In my teaching, a great deal of focus is placed on reading, writing, and academic vocabulary. (read more)
...I have taken the ACT twice. On one, I received a 35 on the science portion; on the second, I received a 36. I have years of experience tutoring kids of all ages, including children with attention or learning disabilities. (read more)
...I completed two semesters of internship with DCFS, as well as at Alton Mental Health, in the forensic unit. I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor and have worked with people with multiple disabilities as well as a variety of mental illnesses. I have also worked with individuals on probation and parole, both federal and state as well as case management. (read more)
I have been writing strategically for 30+ years beginning in high school with competitive foreign and domestic policy debate, including legal advocacy and community youth group fundraising. My educational background and life experience provide unique perspectives and approaches to students' needs a... (read more)