Child Development Tutoring

During my fourteen years of teaching Early Childhood students, I have carefully observed and assessed development and implemented best practice for teaching to individual student needs. At Eastern Illinois University, I completed multiple courses that enable me to tutor Child Development:
ELE 2321 - Child Growth/Development - A
FCS 3853 - Practicum in Child Development - A
FCS 4854 - Parent/Child Interactions - A
ELE 3250 - Early Childhood Learning - A
ELE 4880 - Diagnostic Preschool Reading - A
ELE 3281 - Developmental Reading - A
ELE 4775 - Language Development - A
SPE 3500 - Educational Individualization for the Exceptional Child - A
STG 4001 - Student Teaching Practicum - 14 credits

Education Tutoring

During my fourteen years of teaching Early Childhood and elementary students, I have carefully observed and assessed development and implemented best practice for teaching to individual student needs. At Eastern Illinois University, I completed multiple courses that enable me to work as an Education Tutor:
EDF 2555 - Division of Schools and Society - B
ELE 2321 - Child Growth/Development - A
FCS 3853 - Practicum in Child Development - A
FCS 4854 - Parent/Child Interactions - A
ELE 3250 - Early Childhood Learning - A
ELE 3281 - Developmental Reading - A
ELE 4775 - Language Development - A
ELE 4770 - Primary Methods and Curriculum - A
ELE 4776 - Early Childhood Education: HIstory/Philosophy - A
ELE 4880 - Diagnostic Preschool Reading - A
SPE 3500 - Educational Individualization for the Exceptional Child - A
STG 4001 - Student Teaching Practicum - 14 credits

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor Education. These courses were aimed at teaching college students:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching Writing in Accelerated Courses - A

English Tutoring

While teaching college Composition, I have worked with students on writing paragraphs, essays and research papers formatted in APA style. I am excellent at helping students read and interpret difficult texts, providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific errors in reading, comprehension, and writing.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor English. These courses were aimed at teaching college students:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching Writing in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-
ENG 464 - American Authors - A-
ENG 475 - Topics in Literature: Whitman and Dickinson
ENG 403 - Classical Rhetoric - B
ENG Modern Rhetoric - A

Literature Tutoring

While teaching college Composition, I have worked with students on writing paragraphs, essays and research papers formatted in APA style. I am excellent at helping students read and interpret literature, providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific errors in reading, comprehension, and writing.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor Literature. These courses were aimed at teaching college students:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching Writing in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-
ENG 464 - American Authors - A-
ENG 475 - Topics in Literature: Whitman and Dickinson
ENG 403 - Classical Rhetoric - B
ENG Modern Rhetoric - A

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

I am excellent at helping students read and interpret difficult texts, teaching reading strategies, and setting small goals that improve specific errors in reading and comprehension.While teaching college Composition, I worked with students on writing paragraphs, essays and research papers formatted in APA style.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor Reading Comprehension. These courses were aimed at teaching college students:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching Writing in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-
ENG 464 - American Authors - A-
ENG 475 - Topics in Literature: Whitman and Dickinson
ENG 403 - Classical Rhetoric - B
ENG Modern Rhetoric - A

Writing Tutoring

I have taught four Composition courses at three different colleges. I have worked with students on writing paragraphs, essays and research papers formatted in APA style. I am excellent at providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific writing errors.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor Writing. These courses were aimed at teaching college students:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching Writing in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-
ENG 464 - American Authors - A-
ENG 475 - Topics in Literature: Whitman and Dickinson
ENG 403 - Classical Rhetoric - B
ENG Modern Rhetoric - A

Writing Advance Tutoring

I have taught four Composition courses at three different colleges. I have worked with students on writing paragraphs, essays and research papers formatted in APA style. I am excellent at providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific writing errors.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor Advanced Writing. These courses were aimed at teaching college students:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching Writing in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-
ENG 464 - American Authors - A-
ENG 475 - Topics in Literature: Whitman and Dickinson
ENG 403 - Classical Rhetoric - B
ENG Modern Rhetoric - A

Arts Tutoring

I have fourteen years of elementary teaching experience: eight in Pre-Kindergarten, one in Kindergarten, one in Third Grade, and four as a substitute teacher (Pre-K through Grade 8). As a substitute, I also covered vacancies in Art and Music classes.
I completed these undergraduate courses from Eastern Illinois University:
MUS 1421 - Music Fundamentals
MUS 3562C - Nonwestern Music
ART 2440 - Art Teaching Elementary

Homework Coach Tutoring

I have fourteen years of elementary teaching experience: eight in Pre-Kindergarten, one in Kindergarten, one in Third Grade, and four as a substitute teacher (Pre-K through Grade 8). I have individualized homework in all of these positions. I have also assisted parents by sharing strengths and weaknesses of their students and suggestions for extra work at home.

Math Tutoring

I have fourteen years of elementary teaching experience: eight in Pre-Kindergarten, one in Kindergarten, one in Third Grade, and four as a substitute teacher (Pre-K through Grade 8).In these positions I have found hands-on math approaches to be especially effective. I am familiar with Common Core Math and its expectations.
MAT 1420 - Intro to Math and Numbers (for elementary students)

Elementary Math Tutoring

I have fourteen years of elementary teaching experience: eight in Pre-Kindergarten, one in Kindergarten, one in Third Grade, and four as a substitute teacher (Pre-K through Grade 8).In these positions I have found hands-on math approaches to be especially effective. I am familiar with Common Core Math and its expectations:
MAT 1420 - Intro to Math and Numbers (for elementary students)

Social Studies Tutoring

I have fourteen years of elementary teaching experience: eight in Pre-Kindergarten, one in Kindergarten, one in Third Grade, and four as a substitute teacher (Pre-K through Grade 8).In these positions I have enjoyed teaching Social Studies in practical, real-life ways. Relating current events that impact student lives to the lessons at hand help them relate and comprehend subject matter.

Study Skills Tutoring

I have fourteen years of elementary teaching experience: eight in Pre-Kindergarten, one in Kindergarten, one in Third Grade, and four as a substitute teacher (Pre-K through Grade 8).In these positions, I have found that students with strong study skills have the most success. Helping students stay focused, attentive, organized and on top of their assignments is key.

ACT English Tutoring

I am familiar with the expectations of the ACT's English component. I have worked with students on comprehending texts, reading strategies, and writing paragraphs, essays and research papers. I have written Language Arts assessment questions. I am excellent at providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific errors.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor ACT English Prep:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-

ACT Reading Tutoring

I am familiar with the expectations of the ACT's Reading component. I have worked with students on comprehending texts, reading strategies, and writing paragraphs, essays and research papers. I have written Language Arts assessment questions. I am excellent at providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific errors.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor ACT English Prep:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-

SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring

I am familiar with the expectations of the SAT's Verbal and Writing components. I have worked with students on writing paragraphs, essays and research papers. I am excellent at providing concrete feedback and setting small goals that improve specific writing errors.

At DePaul University, I took these Master's level courses that also qualify me to tutor SAT Prep Verbal/Writing:
ENG 480 - Teaching Writing - B+
ENG 475 - The Teaching of Poetry - A
ENG 409 - Second Language Writing - A
ENG 474 - Teaching Literature - A
ENG 409 - Teaching in Accelerated Courses - A
ENG 426: Essay: History/Theory/Practice - A-