...As a Learning Assistant for a private school I worked with students of all reading abilities and would record and track reading and phonics progress. As a student teacher with Chicago Public Schools. I co taught 7th and 8th grade Reading and assisted with the curriculum, so I have experience with the Common Core English Standards. (read more)
...I played baseball when I was younger. In high school, I played other sports but helped with my sister's softball team. I was told that I had a natural talent for teaching/playing the game. (read more)
I hold two Masters degrees, one in Social Work and the other in Teaching English as a Second Language. I am passionate about working with people and helping students meet their goals and find success. I have specific skills in English, especially with writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. (read more)
...I have always loved languages and began teaching and tutoring ESL three years ago. I have provided counseling services for twenty-two years and my clients tell me I'm very easy to talk to. I have a great deal of experience writing and am a published author. (read more)
...I am a certified elementary teacher with a Master's in Literacy Studies and a Reading Specialist endorsement. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I have taught in the classroom and also have pulled individual or small groups of students to work on their reading skills (k-8). I get excited seeing my student's grow and their self-confidence increase as they become stronger readers. (read more)