Chad

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I enjoy working with students to develop personalized lesson plans, based on their learning style, for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Having taught in a wide variety of contexts, from elementary school children in Peru to adult learners at Universities, I understand the importance of being adaptable and always present and alert to students' needs.

Chad’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Grinnell College - Bachelors, English

Graduate Degree: University of Iowa - PHD, English (19th Century U.S. Literature and Culture)

Test Scores

ACT English: 35

ACT Reading: 33

SAT Composite: 1410

SAT Math: 610

SAT Verbal: 800

Hobbies

Hiking, Traveling, Playing Mandolin

Tutoring Subjects

ACT English

ACT Reading

ACT Writing

Adult Literacy

American Literature

College English

College Level American Literature

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

High School English

High School Level American Literature

High School Writing

Mandolin

Middle School Reading

Middle School Reading Comprehension

Middle School Writing

Spelling Bee

Test Prep

World Literature

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that, while planning for lessons is essential, it is also important to always listen to students and be present in the moment to figure out what the best exercise or strategy is based on the mood and situation.