Amy M.
- Riverton, IL 62561 ( 26.7 mi )
- Hearing Impaired Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 06/2008
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Special Education, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD
More About This Tutor...
I enjoy teaching a great deal. I love children, and believe every child has the capacity to succeed. My job is not only to give children the content knowledge, but to build their self-esteem and help them realize their own potential. In my experience, students who lack self-esteem often perform poorly in school, even if they know the material. My job is to build their self image while giving them the skills they need to excel.
After graduating from college with a degree in English, I pursued a career in the corporate field. I did not find it satisfying and yearned to return to school to pursue a master's in education. I began substitute teaching in spring of 2007 and completed my student teaching in December 2007. I have been teaching English since I finished student teaching and have been a tutor at Sylvan for some time. I tutor all areas, from beginning to advanced reading and ma ... read more