...Also math is a skill that is need throughout their lives - so they really need to master the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, at least, so that other areas of math aren't as hard to learn and comprehend. I have assisted 7 people to reach college level and do it with great grade averages. I was a foster parent for 8 years, and then I adopted my two foster daughters. (read more)
...I was a formerly licensed teacher in English and Business (did not renew Mass. certification when I moved to IL).
I have owned my own business, have taught college level psychology and world religions. I have published two books; authored five. I love to write and to teach how to write well. (read more)
...I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the Honors College at Western Illinois University, where I also earned an endorsement in Middle School Reading and Language Arts Education. I later went on to complete graduate coursework to gain my Reading Specialist certification. I worked in public education for 8+ years as an elementary classroom teacher and Reading Specialist. (read more)
...Also, I have 11 years of experience as a Toddler Teacher working with Migrant families. As a Toddler Teacher I focused on areas of fine/gross motor skills, language, cognitive, and social emotional. I always have a positive outlook that helped to improve my students' eagerness, engagement and motivation to learn. (read more)
...I also have 4 years of corporate experience in accounting and have a taught a wide variety of courses in almost all of the business disciplines, in addition to opening and running a small business. I recently served as a college president for 10 years and made numerous speeches to crowds of all ... (read more)