
Fun Facts
I worked as a river guide on the Rio Grande in Big Bend, Texas.
About Me
I have bachelor's and master's degrees in History, with a focus on pedagogy, from Illinois State University, where I received the Best Master's Student Award in my final semester along with two other prestigious awards. I am a dedicated tutor with over a decade of teaching and tutoring experience. I love working with kids of all ages to develop their academic skills.
Experience
I have bachelor's and master's degrees in History, with a focus on pedagogy, from Illinois State University, where I received the Best Master's Student Award in my final semester along with two other prestigious awards. My first teaching assignment was at a magnet school in Los Angeles. I have over a decade of classroom teaching experience in ELA, history, and art history. Most recently, I tutored after school for elementary and middle school students.
Approach
Because I have a varied background working with children, I am adept at adapting lessons to meet students' particular learning needs and challenges. I'm very encouraging and positive and love to watch children grow as young scholars.
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Although my master's degree is in history, to be compliant with No Child Left Behind, I also took 5 subject-matter exams to be highly qualified to teach English. I taught ELA for grades 6-12 in various school environments, and I've tutored ELA to elementary students. I have a high comprehension level, I'm familiar with poetry and literary devices, and I thoroughly understand the writing process.
History Tutoring
I have both undergraduate and graduate degrees in History, focusing on U.S. history, civics, and geography. Additionally, I taught 11th grade U.S. history for 6 years at a magnet school in Los Angeles.
Homework Coach Tutoring
I'm adept at helping students organize their school life to bring focus and clarity to their studies.
Writing Tutoring
Having taught ELA grades 6-12 for several years, I am very familiar with the writing process for a variety of types of essays. My master's thesis was over 200 pages long and required detailed research and multiple revisions to come as close to perfection as possible.
Study Skills Tutoring
Taking tests can be scary, especially if a student is shaky in a subject. I provide students with the skills to prepare for and pass tests with flying colors.
Reading Tutoring
I am an extremely strong reader. As a child, I read everything in my house and went to the library often. In 6th grade, I read at a 10th grade level. I can teach your child comprehension and analysis skills, so they can read and understand anything they want to.
Elementary Math Tutoring
I have recent experience tutoring elementary math for after-school programs here in Phoenix.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I have two years of experience tutoring elementary ELA, focusing on reading comprehension. It is so important that children learn how to read, understand, and think about the content. I work closely with students to make sure they fully understand the reading material and know how to apply it.
Social Studies Tutoring
I have bachelor's and master's degrees in History. Social studies has been my favorite subject since I first had it in 4th grade. I love learning everything about cultures and civilizations of the past and present, and I bring that love with me to each session.
Music Theory Tutoring
I have a minor in music and have been playing instruments and singing since I was seven years old. I took two years of music theory in college. When I was a substitute teacher, my favorite classes to cover were Band and Choir.
Ear Training Tutoring
I have a minor in music and have been playing instruments and singing since I was seven years old. I took two years of ear training in college. When I was a substitute teacher, my favorite classes to cover were Band and Choir.
General Music Tutoring
I have a minor in music and have been playing instruments and singing since I was seven years old, including playing clarinet in the university band. When I was a substitute teacher, my favorite classes to cover were Band and Choir.
Piano Tutoring
I studied classical piano from age 7 to 21, minoring in music with a focus on piano performance.
Basic Computer Skills Tutoring
I've been using PCs for almost 30 years and Macs for over 20 years. My typing skills are excellent, and I quickly learn new programs and applications for both work and home.
Arts Tutoring
I have always been musical, studying piano since 2nd grade and clarinet since 5th grade all the way through college, where I minored in music. My ear is keen. I also received the Best Actress award in high school for my contribution and talent toward numerous stage productions. And I taught art history to 8th graders for 5 years.
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