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I am passionate about helping students because I genuinly care about them and really enjoy interacting with them. I've been teaching for 22 years and I have a undergraduate degree in biology, a masters degree in teaching (Rockford University) and a masters' degree in educational leadership (Aurora
University). I am most passionate about teaching Spanish/English reading, phonics and science I am certified prek-12 for bilingual and ESL education and special
education. Even though I have not taught adults yet, I am able and interested in teaching conversational Spanish. Outside of the classroom I am caring for the animals on my farm, knitting, watching telelvision or gardening.

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Helen’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Rockford College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Graduate Degree: Rockford College - Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual Education

Graduate Degree: Aurora University - Masters in Education, Organizational Leadership

Hobbies

In my spare time I work on my farm caring for chickens, geese, Emma my calf, my birds, my dogs and my cat, Mr. Darcy. I also enjoy knitting and cross stitching.

Tutoring Subjects
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish)
1st Grade Math (in Spanish)
2nd Grade ELA (in Spanish)
2nd Grade Math (in Spanish)
3rd Grade ELA (in Spanish)
3rd Grade Math (in Spanish)
4th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
4th Grade Math (in Spanish)
5th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
Conversational Spanish
Earth Science
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
Elementary Social Studies
English
ESL/ELL
Kindergarten Readiness
Languages
Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Science
Other
Phonics
Reading
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Spanish 1
Writing