Grade Levels
Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, EL (English Learners), Gifted/Advanced population
Bio
I'm an experienced teacher in English, Social Studies, and ESL with a strong track record of success with diverse learners. I design engaging, standards-based lessons that meet students where they are and help them grow. I love using technology to make learning interactive and meaningful. I'm also passionate about building connections, promoting cultural awareness, and creating a classroom where every student feels supported and capable. When not working with students, I like to read and travel. I've been to 44 of the 50 states, and my next goal is to begin seeing the world with my family. I also enjoy reading, watching sports & musical theater, and going to concerts with my wife. I have three kids of my own, a dog, and a cat.
Teacher Specialization
Over 25 years classroom teaching 6th-12th grade ESL, English & Social Studies 5 years online tutoring & teaching English & Social Studies Illinois Professional Educator License: 5-12 ELA & Social Sciences & K-12 English as a Second Language M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Western Michigan University, 2023 Master of Education, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2003 B.S. in Secondary Education & Social Studies with an English minor, Northern Michigan University in 2000.
Courses
5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Social Studies, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Contemporary World Issues, Eastern Hemisphere Studies, Economics, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, ESL 1, ESL 2, ESL 3, Geography, Global Studies, High School US History, High School World History, Modern World Studies, Modern World Studies Honors, Psychology, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, US Government and Politics, World Geography
