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.
Whether you're studying for the ACT or struggling with reading and writing in general, I am here to make those things easier!
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 :)
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
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.
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
Overview:
Co-taught foundational grammar skills in every grade K-8.
Created teaching materials to make sure lessons reached all learners
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.
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.
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.
I look forward to working with you on succeeding on the English portion of the ACT!
Tutoring Services
Overview:
We can meet in person / at the OP Library / on Zoom / Google Meet / wherever you're comfortable!
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.
Every chapter teaches and reviews a different skill needed for the English portion of the ACT.
This layout really helps us figure out the exact skills we need to work on.