...It is so rewarding to hear students tell me that I presented a math concept in a way they could finally understand. And, of course, my uncommon combination of verbal and math skills makes me an ideal tutor for the SAT, ACT and admission tests like the TEAS. It's important to me that my students... (read more)
...I specialize in assisting students who have fallen behind grade level, have an IEP, or are studying for the SAT test. My 25 years teaching experience, coupled with a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Reading, make me the best choice for students who are struggling with reading. W... (read more)
...I also have experience working with beginner level writers starting at 6th grade. Certified English Teacher, AP English Language and Literature, 12 years experience, BA Education/English from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, M. Ed. (read more)
...I am currently a certified teacher for grades 6-12 for both Special Education and Social Studies. Outside of tutoring, I substitute teach district-wide in Pre-K through Post-Secondary classrooms in suburban Chicago. My longest position lasted a month- I was a teacher's aide in a Special Education facility. (read more)
...I also understand AP guidelines. English writing can be difficult for ESL students, as they need to learn the meanings of homophones--words that sound the same, but are spelled differently--and homonyms (words that are spelled the same but have different meanings). Good writing also entails shor... (read more)