...My goals are to improve each student's conceptual understanding of a subject along with his/her specific problem-solving skills. Because of my background and experience, I also believe that I can help make a connection between those seemingly mundane homework problems at the end of each chapter ... (read more)
I graduated with a degree in Education from Elmhurst College, and obtained my certification in Elementary Education, K-9. I spent the first few years after graduation substitute teaching at all levels, from preschool to eighth grade. My first year as a full-time teacher, I taught and split level t... (read more)
...I have worked extensively with students of all ages, including kids in grades 6-12, as well as college students and adult learners through my local community college. If you need assistance with reading comprehension, writing, history, geography, or computers, I would love to help you. I also h... (read more)
19 Subjects: includingEnglish,GED,Public Speaking,ACT English
...I am an incoming freshman at the University of Illinois majoring in Computer Science. Throughout high school, I've had various experiences with teachers that emphasized the impact a good educator can have. Learning from a patient and understanding teacher can enhance comprehension and encourage a love for the subject. (read more)
...Every two minutes or so, I interrupt the student's reading and say, "That's two minutes, just breathe." By saying the same thing, it creates a trigger word that decreases stress. Hopefully, when I'm not physically there and the student feels stressed, they will hear my voice saying, "just breathe" and they will relax. My third method is to determine a student's vocabulary. (read more)