Mindfulness & Calm
are part of learning!
Besides being a teacher, I designed and taught a mindfulness class for high schoolers, which included a yoga portion.
I am also a certified sound bath practitioner.
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Whether you're studying for the ACT or struggling with reading and writing in general, I am here to make those things easier!​
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Grammar and sentence structure can be very stressful ~ but fear not!
I really enjoy these topics! And even if I can't get you to enjoy grammar itself, I can break it down into ideas you can grasp and use!
I know that not understanding something can be frustrating, but I've had 11 wonderful years of experience with hundreds of other students, at all levels, who also didn't understand everything! So, I got you :)
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I 100% believe you can achieve your dreams, no matter what your skills or passions are. I'm here to help with the reading and writing part!
High
School Teaching Experience
Grades 9 - 12 | English | 5 Years
I taught at one of Chicago's top charter schools that specializes in test prep.
​Specialized in: ​​
ACT Prep | SAT Prep
Sentence, Paragraph, & Essay Structure
Idea Organization
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Overview: ​​
Developed tools to help students understand
how sentences are constructed, where to find meaning in a complex sentence, and
how to correctly use punctuation in complex and compound sentences.
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Taught all levels of students, from those with IEPs and 504s, to the highest performing students in an after-school test prep class.​​​​
Elementary & Middle
School Teaching Experience
​​​Grades K - 8 | English | 6 Years
Specialties:
Grammar | Sentence and Paragraph Structure | Vocabulary | Spelling | Phonics
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Overview:
Co-taught foundational grammar skills in every grade K-8.
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Created teaching materials to make sure lessons reached all learners
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If your student is
missing any fundamental reading or writing skills,
fear not!
I understand those skills and standards thoroughly, and will find a way to fill the gap in their knowledge with extra practice, different explanations, and
simple but effective ways to explain things.
ACT: English Section
​​The ACT is an odd, slightly tricky test. And sometimes, grammar terminology is complicated! A person can be really good at reading and writing, and still be confused about how to answer a question on the ACT.
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I was a student who excelled in reading and writing, and I still wasn’t always prepared to unravel the type of questions the ACT was asking.
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Fortunately, as a teacher, I've learned the ins and outs of the ACT.
I have simplified the complex ideas that it's testing
into understandable concepts that students can work with.
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I look forward to working with you on succeeding on the English portion of the ACT!
Tutoring Services
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Overview: ​
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We can meet in person / at the OP Library / on Zoom / Google Meet / wherever you're comfortable!
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I take cash, Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal.
​Payment is due at the end of the lesson.
1 Hour Tutoring Session:
ACT- English Section
1 student
$150
​I tutor using an awesome ACT test prep book written by Erica L. Meltzer.
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Every chapter teaches and reviews a different skill needed for the English portion of the ACT.
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This layout really helps us figure out the exact skills we need to work on.
1 Hour Tutoring Session:
ACT- English Section
2-3 students
$125 each
In small groups, I teach one lesson to the group, and each student saves $25.
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The experience is not as personalized as it would be 1:1, so please make sure all learners are on a similar level and looking to learn the same skills.