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Melissa tutors in River Grove, IL

Melissa P.

Private tutor in River Grove, IL

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago - BA , Political Science , Roosevelt University - MA, Secondary Education-Social Science

Experience

After high school I entered the United States Marine Corps. In the almost five years I was a marine I was stationed overseas.  I have traveled to over 15 countries. Throughout my travels I have gained an interest in learning about different cultures. I am currently completing my Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate. I learned lots in the corps and enjoy sharing stories that relate to lesson plans.  In my undergraduate program I was a writing tutor.  I have been a tutor for over 10 years. In my tutoring sessions I like to create a focus on the student and their goal. I believe it is important to have a strong rapport with the student for them to be successful. This helps the student feel relaxed and ready to learn. I have tutored coworkers, high school students, college students and ESL.  I enjoy helping students understand topics that are difficult for them to comprehend. I use personal experiences and current events to keep my lessons interesting. I understand that not all students learn the same, so I use different learning strategies with each student based on their learning capability.

Availability

Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

10 miles at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

Going to the movies, reading books-especially non-fiction, walking the dog, traveling, and using Groupon to discover new things to do in Chicago

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