...I was a corporate trainer for several years for Case New Holland. I taught Middle school and High School German for Racine Unified School district. I have tutor German, English as a second language, philosophy and history throughout my career. (read more)
...I continue to develop my teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse learners. A book I recently read, "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" by Dr. Peter Liljedahl, is the foundation for each of my lessons: active participation, collaborative learning, and encouraging students to build upon what they already know to take the next step in their mathematics journey. (read more)
12 Subjects: includingReading,ESL/ESOL,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...A little about my background: I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a chemistry degree. The following year, I received my master's degree in education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. During this time I also received my teaching license and have been teaching high school chemistry ever since. (read more)
...It was a great experience, but I determined I enjoyed 1-1 teaching instead of whole classroom teaching. I have been tutoring reading for K-8th grade students for 4+ years. When I was tutoring in person, I helped students grasp concepts through hands-on learning. (read more)
13 Subjects: includingWriting,Algebra 1,SAT Math,ACT Math
...When a student can tell you on their own words what was just read then true accertaining of material can be applied. I know how to get to this level and abandon the obstacles that may hinder comprehension. Understanding a child's experience through their uniqueness is the key and what I aspire to accomplish constantly. (read more)