Hello, my name is Michelle. I have a Master's degree in English and I have been a teacher and tutor for over nine years. I have taught and tutored students in elementary schools for several years, and I have also tutored high school and college students. (read more)
...My goal is for each student to be successful, confident, and an independent learner. I have been teaching Reading/English at the elementary level for over 15 years. I believe each student is unique and a successful teacher will find the student's learning style to identify how they learn best. (read more)
...My favorite part of tutoring and teaching is watching a student who had very little confidence start to realize his or her potential. I believe that all students are capable of success but every student learns differently. I take a student-centered approach on my tutoring and teaching which allows me to meet students where they are and show them the path to their own personal success. (read more)
...I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and, shortly thereafter (in 1985), became the music director of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra - a position that I still hold today. I have performed in over 100 operas with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and curre... (read more)
...I enjoy showing students creative ways to learn concepts. My favorite subjects are reading, spelling, math and English grammar. I have my MBA in finance from the University of Chicago. (read more)