Grace K.
Private tutor in Park Ridge, IL
Education
I graduated with my degree from University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign in Elementary Education in May of 2015. I earned a 3.89 GPA. I am also endorsed to teach at the middle school level. I earned endorsements in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. I have a Professional Teachers License in Elementary Education K through 9th in Illinois. I graduated from Maine South High School in 2011. I earned a 3.85 GPA.
Experience
I have taught 3 years of 7th grade math. I am familiar with multiple curriculums and can adapt to what your child needs. I student taught in 4th grade and 2nd grade. I know the curriculums very well. I was teaching full day - language arts, math, science, and social studies. In addition, I have been a one-on-one tutor for many years. I was a tutor at CU Academy for three years. I tutored individual students after school. I assisted with SSAT Prep, English speaking and writing skills, and homework. I was a tutor for the America Reads, America Counts Program. I worked in different classrooms at an elementary school ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade. I worked with students on reading and math. I was also awarded the Tutor of the Year Award in 2014 from America Reads, America Counts. Finally, I taught in China for a summer. I worked with elementary and middle school students. I taught English and Music. I was also a James Honor Scholar at UIUC and was on the Dean's List for multiple semesters while I was there.
Subject Expertise
7th Grade Writing5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading5th Grade Reading8th Grade8th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade Writing3rd Grade math1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade1st Grade3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math
Availability
Weekdays after 3PM, Sunday after 12 Noon, Saturday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I have played the viola for the past 14 years and have been apart of several orchestras. I have had opportunities to teach and work with younger students in music. I also am able to play the piano. I would also like to tell you more about my work ethic. I love working with children and helping them in ways that make them learn. Children need to feel successful and like they are accomplishing something. I have found that encouragement is completely necessary, while also finding the drive to push them forward with engaging lessons. I like finding out what they really like and how I can help them forward. Most students either struggle in reading or math and there are ways to push them so they don't hate the subject or don't want to try. If I work with your child, I will do my very best to accommodate to them so they are able to learn their way and still feel successful. I will find interesting lessons so they are engaged. Finally, I will push them so they don't feel like they are struggling or they are bored, they will feel like they are succeeding.
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