...I was a member of the ISBE Student Advisory Council, head drum major of my high school marching band, vice president of the National Honors Society, president of the Spanish Honors Society and president of the Future Teachers Club. I have received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and the ETA Th... (read more)
...I am especially a supporter of "Active Reading," and always reading with a pencil in hand (although of course not if you're using a library book), to improve comprehension and analysis. The written word is a craft just like any other, and must be practiced extensively. My particular background is primarily in research and analytical writing. (read more)
...I have tutored the ISEE skill areas - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement - with students in grades 6-12, and I have also tutored students taking similar tests such as PSAT, SSAT, SAT, ACT, and GRE. I have taught beginning, intermediate, an... (read more)
...I am able to help with most high school math courses, and I can even help with some Spanish homework on the side :) I can proofread essays and help with revisions as well. I find that students enjoy working with me because I am very patient, relatable (I am still somewhat young and that helps, h... (read more)