...I prided myself on contending with their young imaginations and thrived in the role. I am a northside Chicago native, educated in the Chicago Public School system (Lincoln Elementary and Walter Payton College Prep), where I got a 30 on my ACT and 3.6 GPA. These accomplishments won me a scholars... (read more)
...I have over 5 years of experience working with students with Special Needs. In Evanston School District 65, I spent a few months every year working with Special Needs students, both at Park School, a school specifically set up for students with Special Needs, as well as in many other classrooms ... (read more)
...At school, I make my classroom a safe space for all learners, including English learners, neurodivergent students, and LGBTQIA+ students. I recognize that writing can be personal, so I want to be clear: I will always keep your writing confidential unless I am concerned for your safety, and I wil... (read more)
...Spanish pronunciation is phonetic, which will help the learner. A key point to remember is that translation is not a "word-by-word" process, i.e. going from English to Spanish. It is often called "transliteration," as words or phrases are put together that have the same essential meaning, but in a different order or using an expression that "fits" in Spanish. (read more)
I’m a lifelong learner and career educator. I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at un... (read more)