...I have also completed more than fifty clinical hours in special needs classrooms (self-contained and inclusion classes), as well as substitute teaching in special and general education classes. Through Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD), I taught Speech and Debate for ... (read more)
...While there are many dialects and "slang" expressions, I believe there's no substitute for learning to speak and write this language correctly. English is a difficult language for some to learn if they are an ESL student. However, we have basic grammar structures, and proper ways to put sentences or phrases together. (read more)
...My teaching of martial arts is specifically for self defense, discipline, and compassion. While speech is a necessity to be a licensed teacher, it is not the only place I learned to publicly speak. I have a background in theatre, including improvisation, formal productions, and debate. (read more)
...My schedule is fairly full right now and I'm mostly available during the early morning or mid afternoon. I first started teaching reading when I taught middle school students who were learning English as a second language. I had the best mentor in the world who is a literacy coach and is an expert in the field. (read more)
...I am certified to teacher elementary math and am familiar with state standards. I am Elementary certified in the state of Illinois. I also have an endorsement in Special Education. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Geometry,Elementary Math