High Marks Education

When working with a new student, I will ask about the child's interests and hobbies in order to match them with engaging materials.  I will use these materials to access reading fluency and comprehension, as well as written skills including organization and developlment of stories and essays. Based on the results, I choose materials appropriate to his/her needs. 

I have a Master's Degree in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a Reading Specialist Certification from National Louis University.  I have also attended numerous workshops on teaching reading and writing.  I taught high school English for eight years, and more recently have been working with middle school and  elementary students.  

I spent seven years working in the hospitatlity industry before returning to Northwestern for my teaching degree.  I observed many classrooms and volunteered with students before deciding to become a teacher.  I loved working with kids, enjoyed being in a school setting, and have always loved reading and writing, so it was an easy choice.   

I have worked almost exclusively in multi-cultural settings at the elementary, middle school and high school level.  Many students have been English language learners and I speak Spanish which is helpful.   I have also worked with regular, lower and upper level students in different settings.