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Hello, my name is Tonjuana! I’ve been teaching ESL, General Ed. students for the past 13 years in all subject areas grades 3-5. I also have my Masters in Educational Administration and currently completing my Doctoral in Administration for Leadership in Teaching. I’ve worked as a part-time tutor with Sylvan Learning Center and as an independent contract tutor with Club Read more...
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Success in today’s world demands that you be one step ahead of the competition. Preparation. Hard work. Diligence. Perseverance. Precision. These are qualities that are developed over time; you are not necessarily born with them! At Steps Ahead Tutoring, I believe that anyone can be successful if he/she is willing to work hard, stay positive, and do whatever it takes Read more...
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Hello, I’ve been in the world of business for almost 30 years and completed a business degree while working. I would like to tutor because I am a great teacher, as I am patient, kind and creative. I don’t believe in a learning style that involves intimidation or being strict. I’ve trained adults in the corporate environment on subjects that Read more...
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After obtaining my MBA at Thunderbird Global School in AZ in 1978, I obtained a management position with Neiman Marcus in Dallas, TX, and in 1980 enrolled in The Peace Corps in Asuncion, Paraguay, where I taught English to Spanish speakers. Following that, in 1982, I began an entrepreneurial business venture, Carlson Worldwide Resources, which still continues today and is Read more...
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“But that’s easy!” is the response I hope for and often get when I teach. I have been a licensed secondary (grades 6-12) teacher for over ten years. My first career was as a military officer. For some reason, when I retired, my wife of many years informed me that sitting around the house was not an option. Our daughters Read more...
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I am a certified teacher with the state of Illinois. I have taught piano/voice lessons for nearly 10 years. I am also an experience pianist who can play the styles of jazz, church and some gospel. I have also worked with children with special needs in a music setting in the Chicago Public Schools. I believe all children have the Read more...
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I am currently a sophomore at Point Park University in downtown Pittsburgh. My area of study is English with a concentration in creative writing. In high school, I took college preparation English classes. I have taken various English classes in college including English Composition 1 & 2, World Literature 1 & 2, and Creative Non-Fiction Workshop.Along with these classes, I Read more...
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As a young student I struggled with traditional methods of learning because it often felt like large parts of me, such as my feelings, intuitive impressions, visionary capabilities, hopes and dreams, and instinctive responses (did I like what I was studying?) were being left out of the equation. In other words, the content of study was “out there” and rather Read more...
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I am a versatile educator and dedicated student advocate with a strong focus on the individual needs of students, and I use an innovative approach toward motivating students and creating incentives for appropriate behavior and remaining on task. I am a highly effective and productive communicator who successfully builds a strong rapport with staff, administration and families. I employ an Read more...
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Steve Jobs stated, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”Everyone learns differently. Education is Read more...
