...More recently, I became a private tutor. As a private tutor, I've taught elementary and middle school math and English, which I currently have 2 years of experience with. During my time as a high-school tutor, I primarily tutored groups of 2 or 3 students, but occasionally I would do one-on-one appointments. (read more)
...During my time at Curie, I was a volunteer at the Back of the Yards Branch of the Chicago Public Library which also had a chess club. I followed that model over the years by founding and promoting similar clubs at other branches throughout the city. I was chosen by Mayor Daley's Department of Human Services to be one of five chess teachers for four summers running. (read more)
...I've worked both in school settings as a substitute teacher, aide, and lead teacher and tutoring settings of small groups and 1-1 instruction. For the past five years, I've prepared and taught classes across all grade levels and disciplines, for courses and standardized tests, and for all levels... (read more)
...I respect my students' time, so I expect you to respect my time as well.I have experience teaching vocabulary along with other aspects of language arts from a variety of curriculums including Common Core, Beka, and classical methods for students K-8. I have experience with phonics, spelling, rea... (read more)
...I have a passion for Math and would love the opportunity to help "make sense" out of all the formulas and concepts you may be struggling with or have a difficult time understanding on your own. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you.Personally, I played softball from the age of 9 thru 18. (read more)