...Students who study with me discover a love of English and history beyond the textbook. Sources such as graphic novels, audiobooks, and films bring history and literature alive. Gamified learning sites help students review skills and master content in a fun way. (read more)
...I am a former admissions representative at Northwestern University. I now work as an independent college admissions application consultant, and I would love to help you get into your dream school. I have two specialties in my practice: Application Consulting and Candidacy Development. (read more)
...I have strong knowledge on grade level learning standards, and keep up to date on local standards as they apply to my students. My experience as a tutor for ADHD needs comes from two years of weekly work with several students, and a lifetime of my family needs! I have a Bachelors in Sociology, and have worked in three levels of Special Education classrooms as an aide. (read more)
...I also have passed the CBEST which is the Basic Education Skills Test in Reading, Writing, and Math. I have also passed the Praxis in English Content and Analysis (equivalent to the CSET in English). I have a lot of knowledge in proofreading essays, reading, and writing. I love helping students and I know how to effectively teach them about the English. (read more)
...I have taught phonics using the Abeka curriculum which was based on phonemic awareness building from the 5 vowels and then building on phonemes. My students were able to learn to decode words and read emergent reader books within 5-7 months. In addition I taught common sight words and blended to two philosophies to help students become confident and successful readers. (read more)