...I worked for 2 years in a Japanese high school, teaching conversational English, English writing, and beginning French in classroom settings on the JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Program. I find that the best way to teach is one-on-one or in small groups, which allow the student and teacher to really connect with each other. I am certified in the Compton P-ESL method of accent modification. (read more)
...I would practice almost every day of the week, so I became one of the youngest second degree black belts in the school. My teaching of martial arts is specifically for self defense, discipline, and compassion. While speech is a necessity to be a licensed teacher, it is not the only place I learned to publicly speak. (read more)
...I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers to build confidence and ability. (read more)
...I treat each student as an individual and know that each child learns differently. My enthusiasm is contagious and I have many techniques for making the learning of math a fun experience! I am a certified teacher in Illinois and hold a current Type 03 (K-9) teaching certificate. (read more)
...I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and have experience training others to use those programs for graphic design and illustration. I believe strongly that all students learn differently, so my approach to teaching others will always centers around their preferred learning style. Having imme... (read more)