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Helping students of all ages gain confidence and achieve their goals is my passion. All of my students report that they gain confidence when they work with me and attribute this to my unique, creative approaches and my open, caring nature. They say that because of their increased confidence in themselves, they make progress in English and other subjects, meet Read more...
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I am a certified literacy tutor through Lewis & Clark Community College, and have an Associate’s degree in general studies I completed with them, as well. In addition, a have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University, and have completed, while in school, over 21 hours of psychology courses. I completed two semesters of internship with DCFS, Read more...
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Dear Students In Search of Success: I believe in your power to learn.I’ve been involved with education, in a variety of venues my whole life: I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a focus on education. I taught for five years and left because I was discouraged by how little seemed to be happening in the classroom, even Read more...
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My education includes graduating from Assumption Jr-Sr High School in 1986. I then went on to receive my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Minor in Agribusiness Economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois. In 2006, I went back to get certified to teach agriculture and work on my Masters of Science in Workforce Education. I hope Read more...
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Reading, writing, language arts, and English tutor. I work with all types of learners. We go at the pace and level that feels comfortable for the student (not by the grade level, never by lexile level) and then advance steadily from there.I work with elementary, middle school, and high schoolers and adults. I make my own lesson plans, honing in Read more...
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WritingI am professional writer with more than twenty years experience. My articles have appeared in SELF, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Parenting and other major publications, so I know writing. However, I am also the mother of two children now attending the University of Virginia, so I also realize how intimidating and overwhelming that blank page or computer screen can be for students. Read more...
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My credentials include a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in Reading, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. My seven years of direct instructional experience have made me become adept at offering diverse learning opportunities to my students. I am also a parent, and most recently, in 2013, I entered a new adventure, instructional design of Read more...
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As an experienced teacher with a caring attitude, I can make your learning experience easy and fun. I have successfully taught students of all ages, from 5 through college. My teaching has included all aspects of public speaking (especially composition and style) and theatre arts.I am personable, flexible and interested in you. Read more...
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I am a single mom who holds an Elementary/Early Childhood degree. I have spent time teaching at all grade levels, as well as, in an alternative setting. I most recently co-taught for 2.5 years in a special needs classroom. The students’ disabilities ranged from mild retardation to autism. I spent 16 years in Germany and only returned to the States Read more...
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My love for writing comes out of a passion for learning the craft of good storytelling. This has led me to write a book, pursue certificates in creative writing, and to become as ferocious of a reader as I am able. After all, the best writers were even better readers!With a B.A. in Biblical Studies I learned not only how Read more...
