...I will guide the student to work on their reading comprehension, so the student is able to understand what they are reading, as well as reading with expression. My goal is for each student to be life long readers. I have been teaching Phonics for over 15 years. (read more)
...I believe that all students are capable of success but every student learns differently. I take a student-centered approach on my tutoring and teaching which allows me to meet students where they are and show them the path to their own personal success. I have learned incredibly quickly, on the job, as an embedded English tutor at Governors State University. (read more)
...I have taught in self-contained Special Education classes for grades 3-8 throughout my career. I am currently teaching a self-contained class for 4-6 graders in an alternative BD/ED school. I have tutored in a State funded Grant program in SD163 for 3 years now. (read more)
...As a vocal instructor, sight singing is an essential element to master for any serious vocalist. I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and, shortly thereafter (in 1985), became the music director of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra - a position that I still hold ... (read more)