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Selena: River Forest tutor

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I have been teaching for over 20 years! I have a passion for quality teaching and learning! My experience includes teaching students of all ages from kindergarten to adults and all subjects including Reading, Writing, Language Arts/Grammar, Handwriting, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. My background includes teaching students in private, public, charter, and post-secondary schools and classes of all sizes from one on one to small and large groups of students.

Beyond high school, I attended Columbia International University for undergraduate and graduate studies. I attended Northcentral University for post-graduate/doctoral studies.

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Teaching, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Ph.D. in Education.

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Selena’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Columbia International University - Bachelor of Science, Education

Graduate Degree: Columbia International University - Master of Arts, Education

Hobbies

I enjoy traveling, reading, and experiencing different cultures. I am very active in my community and church. My goal as an individual is to serve others by giving of my time and resources!

Tutoring Subjects
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
English
Kindergarten Readiness
Late Elementary Reading Comprehension
Math
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Pre-Reading Super Skills Class
Reading
Reading Comprehension Class
Reading Fundamentals: Phonics and Decoding
Robust Reading Class
Science
Short Story Fairytales
Writing