Education

**M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, 2014, National-Louis University (4.0 GPA)

**B.S., Biology and Secondary Education, 2010, Roosevelt University (with Honors)

**Biotechnology Certificate, 2010, Roosevelt University

**High School Teaching Certificate - Science (IL), 2010
*Endorsed in Special Education
*Endorsed in ESL/ELL Education
*Endorsed in Middle School Education

***Se habla español***

Experience

My passion for teaching and learning started at a very young age, thanks in part to some amazing teachers. As an adolescent, tutoring and other supports helped me reach my potential as a student. As a professional, my practice involves utilizing research-based strategies to help students develop their academic and social skills. Learning is a very complex process, and it occurs differently in each of us. My hope is that I can help you (or your child) better understand different strategies that can be used to foster an intrinsic passion for learning.

"Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn."

I am interested in tutoring because I enjoy working with students and have experience using research-based strategies to support development in various subjects. I enjoy working with many different types of learners and have worked with students from all levels.

I currently work as a high school teacher in the special education and science departments in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I have experience working with students that have IEPs, students in ESL/ELL programs, students with ASD. I have a wealth of organization and learning strategies that I have used as a teacher to support students that have difficulty with organization, self-advocacy, test-taking, and other executive functions.

*High School Teacher for District 211 in NW Chicago Suburbs

***Se habla español***

Hobbies

Instructional design, curriculum and instruction, differentiated instruction, reality TV, Top 40 Music, the city of Chicago, museums, art festivals, news and politics, technology, education and learning, comedy, documentaries, Netflix, iPad & Mac, Science, outer space, etc.

***Se habla español***

Preferred Subjects

K-12 all subjects, college prep, special education, remedial education, organization, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Math, Biology, Earth Science, Life Sciences, Science, AP Spanish Language, English, Spanish, MAP, ADD, ADHD, Computer Skills, Organization, Study Skills, Writing, Middle School, Special Education, Summer Tutoring