Hello, everyone! I'd like to give a brief introduction - my name is Jeff (it really is, I'm not just quoting 21 Jump Street!) and I am an ESL-certified language teacher with nearly two decades of teaching experience in foreign language acquisition (besides English, I also have experience teaching G... (read more)
...I want to make this a positive and useful experience for you. If you have any approaches or teaching styles you prefer, please let me know as I can accommodate your needs. I will be quick to respond to inquiries. (read more)
...My coaching experience began as an unofficial coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School chess team. In the few years I coached there I helped them achieve 3 top 25 finishes in Illinois as well as a 13-0 conference record in the SWSC. I began taking chess seriously in 2007 when I was 16. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingWriting,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...Prior to entering the residency, I worked for District 86 – Joliet as a Long-Term Guest Teacher and Instructional Paraprofessional. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Educating Adults, and Master of Education in Special Education with Distinction from DePaul University. (read more)
...Learning should be fun. When learning is fun it is easier to learn. Many students have trouble learning, as a result I have come up with a way to help the student learn visually. (read more)