Experience Summary
I am a teacher with 7 years of classroom experience. My degree is in English, but I have taught in many other areas, including math, history, logic, and rhetoric. I have also tutored many students in grammar and writing, as well as Algebra I and II. I have been responsible for teaching books to students from American Literature (Hawthorne and Hemingway), European Literature (Dickens and Shakespeare), and World Literature (Gilgamesh and Homer).
Teaching Style
I prefer the Socratic method of asking/answering questions and discussion, but I am more than capable of diverting to a more lecture style of teaching if that is what works with the student. I tailor my teaching style to the strengths of the student.
My Hobbies
I like to read and watch movies. I also watch all kinds of sports on television. I am a huge Chicago Cubs fan.
| ACT |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored in ACT prep in the past. |
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored students in Algebra I before. |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored students in Algebra I before. |
| Algebra II |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored students in Algebra II before. |
| Composition |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught composition in the classroom for 5 years. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught creative writing in the classroom for 5 years. |
| English |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a BA in English. |
| Grammar |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught Grammar in the classroom for 7 years. |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a BA in English. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught American Lit, European Lit, World Lit, and Modern Lit in the classroom. |
| Logic |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught Logic in a classroom environment. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught poetry in all my literature classes. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught phonics and reading comprehension in the classroom. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught phonics and reading comprehension in the classroom. |
| SAT - Verbal |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have a BA in English and have tutored students for the verbal section of the SAT. |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught a variety of Shakespeare's plays in the classroom. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught spelling and phonics in the classroom. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have given instruction in various types of writing in a classroom setting. |