...I treat each student as an individual and know that each child learns differently. My enthusiasm is contagious and I have many techniques for making the learning of math a fun experience! I am a certified teacher in Illinois and hold a current Type 03 (K-9) teaching certificate. (read more)
...I worked for 2 years in a Japanese high school, teaching conversational English, English writing, and beginning French in classroom settings on the JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Program. I find that the best way to teach is one-on-one or in small groups, which allow the student and teacher to really connect with each other. I am certified in the Compton P-ESL method of accent modification. (read more)
...I would practice almost every day of the week, so I became one of the youngest second degree black belts in the school. 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. (read more)
...I love helping my students present their already impressive accolades as polished and concisely as possible. To date, I have helped students successfully gain admission to DO, MD, PA, MPH, Podiatry, Nursing, Speech Pathology, NP, and other graduate and undergraduate programs. These programs inc... (read more)
...I have a variety of experience from teaching in CPS to suburban districts (currently teaching in the suburbs). I have taught: English 1, English 1 Acc., English 2, English 2 Acc., English 3, AP Language and Composition, and elective courses. I’ve also co-taught support level versions of the classes listed above. I am bilingual as well, speaking Spanish in addition to English. (read more)