Joseph
Certified Tutor
I have been a high school teacher for seven years, as a social studies teacher, a science teacher, and most of all a special education teacher. My passion is working with teenagers and college students, but I have also tutored elementary school students and worked in a kindergarten classroom. I have worked extensively with students who have Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cognitive Disabilities.
Before I taught, I worked part-time at the Office of Undergraduate Admission @ Northwestern University (Evanston, IL). I am also a proud alumnus of NU, and enjoyed my time there tremendously.
Over the past two years, I have worked with almost 30 high school students on the ACT in my own private practice. This is extremely rewarding for me as I am passionate about the college search process, and love helping students in their journey to find their dream school!
My other interests include jet-setting all over the USA (NYC and Portland, OR are my two favorites), lifting weights, wasting away in coffee shops, following American politics, and going to concerts.
I look forward to working with you and answering any other questions you may have!
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Undergraduate Degree: Northwestern University - Bachelors, Secondary Education / History
Graduate Degree: Concordia University-Chicago - Masters, Special Education
Weight Lifting, Politics, Coffee, Traveling, Cars, Psychology...
- ACT Prep
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- Adult Literacy
- Algebra
- American Literature
- AP English Literature and Composition
- College English
- College Level American Literature
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- Geometry
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Physics
- High School Writing
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Phonics
- Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Public Speaking
- SAT Prep
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spelling Bee
- Test Prep
- World Religions
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is rooted in forming a relationship with the student! If we are going to be working one-on-one together, then it's important that we have good rapport. I also always encourage the student to do as much as he or she can before I intervene. Providing a student wait time is super important!