I am a dedicated educator who enjoys working with students. They were the reason I entered the teaching profession in 1978. My philosophy is that any student that is motivated to learn and will work hard...can learn any subject and get better grades. Throughout my teaching career, I received positive feedback from my administrators, parents, and students. I've also been acknowledged in 'Who's Who among America's Teachers': the best teachers in America selected by the best students multiple times. The main reason I entered the teaching profession is the ability to make a difference. Teachers are preparing the next generation to take charge of ...

I'm dedicated to my craft of teaching English as a language and a subject that I have worked hard at perfecting.

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I am a retired marketing executive with a Masters and Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University, and I have a real passion for teaching. This past year I tutored 6th and 7th Grade ESL students as part of the Illinois Tutoring Initiative. The Illinois Tutoring Initiative was a program funded by the state of Illinois and the federal government to provide students who fell behind during the pandemic with critical extra learning support. We made great progress in reading comprehension and writing and had a lot of fun doing it. My students developed a real love for reading and improved their writing skills which was an important goal for all o