...I love breaking down concepts in creative ways to help people personally connect, understand, and absorb key information. I've been tutoring since I was in elementary school myself and have had a diverse array of teaching experiences over the decades since then. I have instructed all ages from Kindergarten to young adults, but my background is best suited for high school students. (read more)
...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. I have the student read the practice passage and circle any words they don't know, can't pronounce or just don't make sense. (read more)
...I have a Bachelors in Science from Western Illinois University and a Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am a former employee of a Learning Center and have experience tutoring middle school and high school Math, History, Science, Reading and... (read more)
...I also provide technical support for several local businesses, and operate a number of websites. I have taught students studying for their GED while I was earning my BA at Knox College, in Galesburg, IL. I have experience with GED programs, and have specifically worked extensively with the visual literacy segments of the GED exam. (read more)
18 Subjects: includingEnglish,GED,Public Speaking,ACT English
...When teaching ESL, I work with the student to find out what is their goal(s). I then present material that will help the student reach that goal(s). I mix oral work with reading and writing to help the student learn English. To able to communicate effectively, the students need to be confident ... (read more)