I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Education and concentrations in math, science, and Spanish. I have been a full-time teacher for 3.5 years in the suburbs of Chicago and am passionate about developing strong relationships with students in order for my lessons to meet the needs of all learners. I want to provide a safe learning environment through inclusion, building rapport with students, and listening to their needs. I love tutoring because I get to engage with students in a way personalized for their learning style. I can speak Polish fluently and was inspired to become a teacher by my Polish grandmother. I am passionate about learning new languages, so I also studied Spanish for about 12 years. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, exploring new restaurants, and traveling to places where I can snowboard or hike.