...I recognize that as parents, we often want multiple outcomes from tutoring. Those desired outcomes often include better grades, long-term understanding of content, more confidence and an overall better attitude about school. I seek to achieve all of those outcomes when working with my tutoring students. (read more)
...Also math is a skill that is need throughout their lives - so they really need to master the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, at least, so that other areas of math aren't as hard to learn and comprehend. I have assisted 7 people to reach college level and do it with great grade averages. I was a foster parent for 8 years, and then I adopted my two foster daughters. (read more)
...I have taught children with reading problems for more than 15 years in the public school and private sectors. Phonics may not work for all children, but for those who it might help or be the key for learning to read, schools are replete with phonics materials. I would prefer to draw on the student's school materials and augment with additional materials to support those programs. (read more)
...I have an English Literature with a Writing Emphasis degree from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in English from Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. I have TESOL Certification and 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I utilize enthusiastic and creative teaching methods. (read more)