...I successfully completed my schooling and became certified to teach grades K-6. My teaching experience includes two years as a first grade teacher and a covering a long-term substitute position for fourth grade. Currently, I serve as an Academic Coach and I help the children who need a little extra reading support. (read more)
...Finally, I have years of experience tutoring biology, in which genetics problems have come up. While many states take Praxis, Illinois has its own basic skills diagnostic test for prospective teachers via the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) called TAP (Test of Academic Proficiency). Thi... (read more)
I have been working in the field of education since 1986. During this time, I have worked as a K-8 elementary/middle school teacher (covering all subjects Language Arts, Math, History, Science, etc.), K-12 Spanish teacher, college-level Spanish and teacher education professor, K-8 principal and hig... (read more)
...My interests in teaching developed at a very early age. Students learn more effectively when they are partners in the learning experience. I love one-to-one tutoring because of the complete attention I can pay to the students specific needs and his or her learning style. (read more)
...I believe that a student should leave their tutoring sessions with the feelings of respect, positivity, and excitement to grow as a person. I have created/implemented elementary-level lesson plans and tutored K-8 mathematics as well. Supervised/participated in K-8 tutoring programs which includ... (read more)
9 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Elementary Math,Basketball,American History