Cara G.
Private tutor in Palos Heights, IL
Education
Elmhurst College–Elmhurst, IL Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Graduation Date: February 2008, GPA: 3.9/4.0 Moraine Valley Community College–Palos Hills, IL Associates of Science: General Education Graduation Date: June 2005, GPA: 3.9/4.0 Concordia University –River Forest, IL Completed 9 credit hours towards a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction
Experience
Looking for an elementary or middle school tutoring position that favors hands-on learning, supportive parents, technology, and the opportunity to help a child be successful. I am a creative, compassionate, enthusiastic educator determined to see all students excel. Easily grasps new concepts and generates innovative lessons to make learning fun. An excellent communicator, inspiring leader, and supportive professional. Six years of experience in city and suburban schools. Professional Experience Piper Elementary School August 2014 - Present Second Grade Teacher Hope Institute Learning Academy, Chicago, IL August 2012 - June 2014 Teacher, Third and Fifth Grade Worth Elementary School, Worth, IL August 2008 – June 2011 Teacher, Fourth and Fifth Grade Palos CCDS 118, Palos Park, IL January 2008 – June 2008 Substitute Teacher Clinical Experience Palos West Elementary–Palos Park, IL August 2007 – December 2007 Student Teaching -Third Grade Sheldon College–Brisbane, Australia June 2007 Student Teaching – Fifth Grade Chetwood Elementary School–Montego Bay, Jamaica January 2006 Student Teaching - Fifth and Sixth Grade Additional Experience People to People Student Ambassador Programs –Cook, IL Primary Leader August 2010 - Present · Prepared students for international travel · Presented monthly orientation meetings · Traveled with students in Europe and Australia
Subject Expertise
3rd Grade Writing6th Grade Science5th Grade Science5th Grade Writing5th Grade Reading5th Grade math4th Grade Writing4th Grade Science4th Grade Reading4th Grade math4th Grade1st Grade3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Science3rd Grade math3rd Grade2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade math2nd Grade5th Grade
Availability
Weekdays after 4PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
A little more about me...I was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and currently reside in Palos Heights. Since my graduation from Elmhurst College in 2008, I have taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grade in the Chicagoland area. I also have experience teaching fifth and sixth grade overseas in places like Australia and Jamaica. These experiences helped me become the teacher I am today and develop a passion for travel. Throughout the year, I am a leader for People to People Student Ambassador Programs, an educational travel program in which we travel overseas with junior high and high school students. We spend the year preparing students for learning and travel, and then in the summer, visit places such as the Great Barrier Reef, Paris, and the Swiss Alps, to name a few. It’s truly an amazing experience to watch students grow outside the classroom and explore foreign countries, meet new people, and try new foods. When I am not teaching or traveling, I’m with my family and friends, especially my two-year old niece, Mollie. I also enjoy anything science/animal related, photography, reading, watching sports, and the outdoors.
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