...I also take pride in my work as a personal tutor in an outreach program, including children from less privileged families. For me, tutoring is a precious instrument that helps students climb the ladder of success, helping them move forward more confidently. Every child has the potential to perform wonderfully; all they need is a teacher to guide them in the right direction. (read more)
...I am a member of Chicago Women in Publishing and freelance edit as well. I tutored my peers in college through a tutoring class and I have actually been teaching study skills already, without even realizing it. I also help my younger siblings with their homework (since junior high and they are in college now).
My current students are showing definite progress. (read more)
...I teach phonics, reading, math, science, social studies, and English. I enjoy their discovery that they can understand the material and their happiness in that understanding. Children need to be taught in ways that keep their interest and words that they understand. (read more)
...I have a Bachelor of Science in Political Science (University of Wisconsin-Madison), a Bachelor of Arts in History (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point), and am endorsed by the state of Illinois in the following areas:
ESL - Middle School
Social Science - Middle School
ESL - High School
Econom... (read more)