...I can also help any student with all levels of social studies as well, especially geography and US history. I created and cultivated a long-running study group for my advanced US history kids to prepare for the APUSH exam. Starting in 2021, I gathered materials from various sources and helped my students build a web of connections while honing their analytical writing and thinking skills. (read more)
...My teaching philosophy begins with thoroughly learning the rules of the game including all of the intricacies of pawn promotions, castling, and en passant. Then some very basic chess strategy is necessary. Things like controlling the center of the board, developing your pieces to form an effect... (read more)
...I have taught this subject and its concepts for the last seven years. Over the past two years, I spent a lot of time working with Thinking Core which is one of the best reading programs in the United States. The curriculum includes vocabulary and writing which are critical components to reading. (read more)
...My favorite subjects are reading, spelling, math and English grammar. I have my MBA in finance from the University of Chicago. I have worked in business and finance for many years. (read more)
...I am an insurance agent, which means I interact with numbers on a daily basis. I also received an A in my college math class. I graduated Joliet Junior College as a journalism major, which means I am experienced in writing essays and also have fluent literature skills. (read more)