Cezanne: Hinsdale tutor
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I grew up in Northeast Portland and got my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon in 2007. From there I went on to teaching overseas in first Kenya followed by Nicaragua then Romania and lastly Japan. I knew I had a passion for teaching by this point so I returned to Portland and earned my Masters in Teaching at Concordia University in secondary level English Language Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement.
In each of the aforementioned countries, I have tutored students between the ages of nine years old to 47 years old. My daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects.
From my experiences, I know that hands-on learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information. I like to be creative with learning and get excited to use music, exercise, art, and the environment in my teaching for example.
Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters, exercising, gardening, reading, eating good food, photography, dancing and enjoy outdoor activities.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Graduate Degree: Concord University - Masters, Teaching
Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters, exercising, gardening, reading, eating good food, photography, dancing and enjoy outdoor activities.
- 10th Grade Reading
- 10th Grade Writing
- 11th Grade Reading
- 11th Grade Writing
- 12th Grade Reading
- 12th Grade Writing
- 1st Grade
- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Reading
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade
- 7th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Writing
- 8th Grade
- 8th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Writing
- 9th Grade Reading
- 9th Grade Writing
- Adult Literacy
- African-American History
- College English
- College Essays
- Comparative Literature
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- Expository Writing
- Fiction Writing
- High School English
- High School Writing
- Homework Support
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Literature
- Math
- Middle School
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Persuasive Writing
- Phonics
- Public Speaking
- Reading
- Social Studies
- Test Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is that hands-on learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, I will get to know the student, share information about myself, and get straight to work learning and hopefully having fun.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I will always encourage my students to problem solve so that when they are practicing their skills without me around, they can be successful.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
We all need a boost of motivation from a friend from time-to-time. I will remind my students that their hard work means getting to the next place in life that they want to be.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
There is always a different way to explain a concept. I will exhaust every idea I can think of in order to make sure my student understands what they need to know.