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I taught German and Spanish for 9 years in public and private high schools and middle schools in the Chicago area. To become fluent I spent one year in Germany and a summer in Barcelona, Spain learning Spanish. In recent years, I have traveled in Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela and other Spanish speaking countries. This experience gives me the Read more...
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I graduated from DePauw University in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in Psychology. Throughout college I was a nanny for a family of two, during which time I worked with the children on summer packet lessons, and homework during the academic year. I moved up to Chicago in November 2010 and began working Read more...
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I’m an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher recently returned from the Middle East. I lived in Egypt for six years and Saudi Arabia for almost seven, a total of almost thirteen years. I attended Egypt’s Al-Azhaar University Institute for non-native speakers of Arabic. I speak, read and write modern standard Arabic with near native fluency and accent. I Read more...
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I am a 25 year old teacher living in Lincoln Park. I have my masters degree in education, and a certificate in early childhood education. I have lots of experience in elementary literacy, especially teaching students to learn to read and write. I recently returned from coaching and training 5th grade teachers in India. While I have the most experience Read more...
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Hello all! I am a senior at the College of Education at University of Illinois at Chicago. I have a zest for learning and teaching. I have my own two children, a son who is three, and a daughter who is five months old, so as a parent, I understand the desire to have your children be academically successful. Through Read more...
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I’m a Psychology and English student at DePaul University, and I plan on attending grad school in order to earn the training and credentials necessary to work as an effective clinical therapist, researcher, and university professor. So it should come as no surprise that one of my paramount aims in life is to do my part to help those around Read more...
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I am a dedicated teacher who enjoys watching students succeed in school. My passion and enthusiasm is expressed in my teaching qualities. I returned back to school to complete my teaching degree after having 5 children of my own. I knew teaching was the route for me.I enjoy math, science, history and social studies. Math is my main focus and Read more...
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Formerly a Chicago Public School language arts teacher and a college level writing instructor, I have a Master’s in Education and over 20 years of experience in the field of education. My current work involves creating curriculum, coordinating student programs, and training and supporting teachers in the Chicago Public Schools and the metro area. I miss my daily direct contact Read more...
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I enjoy students of all cultures because we learn from each other. I’ve tutored people from various ethnic backgrounds and ages. I would describe my teaching style as pragmatic; one that adapts to the needs of the student. Read more...
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I am currently a Technology Integration Consultant/ Elementary Level Technology Teacher at an elementary school in Chicago. Although my current position has a tech-based focus, I have 11 years of classroom experience; I have taught science at the 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. I have taught math and reading in grades 4, 5, and 6.My students have shown Read more...
