Certified Tutors From Eastern Illinois University

...A polyglot, I speak English, French, German and Turkish and am educated from the Universite de Bourgogne in French language and culture. I continue to expand my own foreign language education and am preparing for my DALF exam, the highest level of French proficiency certification available to non-native speakers. I look forward to sharing my...

...with Writing. While I have worked with 1st through 3rd graders, I like working with all elementary and middle school students. My favorite subject is Math but I also love Reading. Helping students in Math and Reading are my strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter...

...on English and Math prep for the Arizona state-mandated AIMS test that all high school students must pass to graduate. In this class we use word problems which students focus on breaking down grammatically to then solve them mathematically. The students also have an opportunity to create their own word problems each week and then...

...which is constantly ranked as one of the best MBA programs in the nation. I received my undergraduate B.S. in Business - Accountancy from Eastern Illinois University. Now, I work as a Financial Analyst for PetSmart performing testing and measuring the financial effectiveness and impact of proposed new store initiatives. The best part is bringing...

...age students. Building a solid foundation of basic skills is fundamental in moving forward in a student's academic life. My special education training has allowed me to develop curriculum to meet a student's individual learning style and build that foundation. Throughout my educational experience with students I have focused on basic skills; developing materials to...

...practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1 gives me the opportunity to deeply differentiate to my students' specific needs. I have experience teaching students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. As I create lessons, the focal point that drives such planning revolves around the needs of my students. If you are interested in working with...

My goal as an educator is to promote a positive appreciation for education, especially the subject of mathematics . For the past ten years I have, in varying capacities, been involved with teaching or tutoring mathematics at the middle school to post-secondary levels. My...

...During my undergraduate education, I was employed as a physics tutor, assisting students with physics and mathematics coursework, where I honed skills in conveying information effectively to students at all levels. I also served as a teaching assistant, providing instruction in the use of telescopes and related lab equipment. I also have experience in the...

...work with you toward the success of your assessment. As a 15 year veteran to education, I have been involved in many different facets of standardized tests, assessments, and preparation for college. As a current doctoral student, I have pledged myself to become a lifelong learner and I hope that you will too!... duplicate... Discover what the student's interests are and what motivates them about learning. Use that to build a base and establish a relationship...

I agree with Henry Adams, who said, paraphrasing, that a teacher affects eternity because he can never tell where his influence stops. I have found that to be true from the statements of former students who have so stated. It's a gratifying feeling to see former students become successful, accomplished adults.... I use an interdisciplinary approach employing critical thinking skills.

...tutored a child during my clinical for my reading specialist certification. Currently I teach Science and Social Studies in an inner-city middle school in St. Louis. I also lead English and math intervention each week for my middle school students. I am very dedicated to the achievement of youth and will work diligently to make...

...a Mom of five children and I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have a passion and excitement for teaching and learning. I believe in connecting with my students then together we can tackle the academics. I believe every child can learn and children learn differently! So if one way doesn't work...

...with patience and also in the saying that the "sky should be my stepping stone rather than my limit;" I take this philosophy with me everywhere I go even the classroom. In my experience, most students have distinct learning styles and identities so I strive to be innovative and adapt the subject to their individual...

...Thailand, helping Thai teachers incorporate student-centered teaching approaches in English as a second language classes. I am very passionate about history, research, and writing. I recently had research published in Social Studies Research & Practice. In my free time I enjoy reading, exercising, playing basketball, practicing music, and playing board games with family and friends....

...testing with the goal of increasing test scores. I currently enjoy teaching all levels of high school English and Art. I believe in focusing on the objective on hand while treating every student as an individual. Extensive knowledge and high test scores are worthless if the teacher cannot impart that knowledge on the student. I...

...a Lead teacher in a Spanish Immersion Academy and worked in a bilingual immigration office, where I translated, interpreted, and discussed cases with native Spanish-speaking clients. Last summer, I took a trip to Peru, where I volunteered at a local orphanage for five weeks. By combining travel, studies, and work experience, I have been able...

...my sights on my first love: history. Since I was a little kid, I've always had a fascination with history. I enjoy seeing everything the past, present and future holds. I believe it is important to understand history as it is involved in pretty much everything we can think of, whether it's understanding how the...

...I'm not working in education, I am writing, playing music with my band mates, and working at my church. I am also working on my master's in special education at Fontbonne University. One of my greatest desires is to be a positive influence to my peers and those who look up to me as a...

...the most out of my instruction. I keep a very positive attitude about my work. Outside of school, I am a big fan of stand-up comedy. I am obsessed with coffee, I know the difference between every bean and love trying out new coffee shops. I enjoy reading poetry and autobiographies about people who inspire...

...a long-time game player and enjoy such games as Carcassonne, Legendary and even RPGs. My favorite RPG character was a superhero/ villain, imprisoned by aliens. I cycle to work about four days a week, enjoy traditional Celtic music and dance and cooking. I have one daughter and am owned by a cat. Though I've had...