...I tailor each session to meet the player’s individual goals, whether they are just starting out or preparing for competitive play. I have over five years of experience tutoring chess, working with students from beginner level through advanced competitive play. My students have successfully improved from 0 to nearly 2000 USCF, with many qualifying for major scholastic events. (read more)
...I obtained an associates degree in agricultural mechanics upon graduating from high school and worked in that field for a few years. I decided to pursue engineering and went back to college to take some math courses as I only had one year of math in high school. As I was taking math courses, my aunt suggested I take an intro to education course which I did. (read more)
...I am currently enrolled at Mckendree University under the Para to PEL program, majoring in Special Education. While pursuing my degree in Special Education, I am also working full-time as a 1:1 aide for an 8-year-old boy with autism and behavioral challenges. I have worked in this setting for almost 2 years now, and I absolutely love the entirety of it, even the difficult times. (read more)
...I studied a wide range of subjects including biology, sustainability, conservation, forestry, climate change, epidemiology, chemistry, and geology. Helping students manage homework assignments, study for test, and become fascinated with the environment are all reasons why I love tutoring. It's exciting when others start to develop good study skills and gain an interest in STEM. (read more)