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Patricia: Des Plaines tutor

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Clothed in 12 years of teaching experience from the Caribbean Island of Grenada, I pride my successes on the children who have graduated into the world of work and are effective skilled readers today. In my endeavor to continue learning more innovative strategies and extending my reach to students who struggle to fit into a box. I am currently enrolled at Harding University acquiring my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education with Special Education. As a teacher, I am focused on meeting the needs of every student, to accomplish their learning goals/careers in life. I embrace 'agreeableness,' as one of my greatest strengths as I am always empathetic and sensitive to every child's situation. My caring, helpful, kind, and considerate nature outshines me with the pleasure to serve others.

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Patricia’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Harding University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Special Education

Hobbies

In my free time, I love reading books, especially children's books. I love watching movies and tv shows. Coming from the Caribbean, my number go to place of relaxation is the beach. I love socializing with friends, at the park, at breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Most important to me is my spiritual life, engage in many church activities, lady's bible meetings, teaching children's bible class, singing and praising God always.

Tutoring Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
English Language Arts Substitute
Math
Phonics
Reading
Substitute
Writing