Dana P.
Private tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
Education
Elmhurst College Graduate, Cum Laude B.A. Psychology Minor: Theology
Experience
-"Partners For Success" Tutor - Substitute Teacher, Rock Island School District - Trillium Family Services Children's Farm Home, Child & Adolescent Treatment Specialist -Misericordia, Direct Service Professional 1 yr Tutoring students matches my personality (creative, thoughtful, patient, caring), interests (learning, knowledge, helping others) and skills (problem-solving, listening, friendliness). Learning is something that I enjoy personally but getting to help others learn is VERY exciting. I remember when I discovered how much I enjoyed tutoring. I would leave the school where I tutored skipping into the parking lot. It was a good experience to assist students in a supportive role to learn the course content. For me, college was a time when I LEARNED HOW TO LEARN. Helping others learn how to learn is what I keep in mind when tutoring. Sometimes, students need just a little extra time with subject matter and some personal coaching to move forward academically. When I help others learn I introduce them to different methods of learning information that they can carry with them into the future. Every student has different goals and I take that into account. Encouraging, challenging and affirming students on the way to reaching their goals is something that I consider essential to the tutoring process. Taking a holistic approach to academics is really important. Performance inside of the classroom is just as important as what a student does outside of the classroom. Social activities, work, volunteer activities, internships and classroom relationships are great ways to build up job-related skills, network, and gain job references (They are also ways to discover what we would NEVER want to do for work). However, doing the absolute best while in school is important and sometimes it takes just a little help (something for which we never stop needing to ask - even at work). I will be taking a Fundamentals of Music Theory Course at Harper Community College this summer (2015) after which I plan to take voice and Music Theory 1. I spent 3 years playing the flute in junior high and then switched to the Alto Saxophone in 8th grade. I played the Alto Sax for about 4 years. In addition I had one year of piano in grammar school and have since picked up the djembe drum and taken some percussion lessons. I also picked up the guitar. I can teach students to play these instruments at a basic level. If you are interested in getting tutored or finding a tutor for a child I will assess what aspects of the subject area are already mastered and which areas need work and move forward from there. Thank you for reviewing this profile and I hope to hear from you.
Subject Expertise
Algebra 16th Grade math6th Grade5th Grade Writing5th Grade Science5th Grade Reading5th Grade math5th GradeAlgebra 26th Grade ReadingAnatomyAP BiologyArithmeticCollege AlgebraEuropean HistoryElementary MathElementary AlgebraEnglish8th Grade9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade math9th Grade8th Grade Writing8th Grade Science8th Grade Reading8th Grade mathGeneral Chemistry7th Grade Writing7th Grade Science7th Grade Reading7th Grade math7th Grade6th Grade Writing6th Grade ScienceSpanish 2Short NovelSocial SciencesSocial StudiesSocial WorkWritingWorld HistorySpanish 1SaxophoneStatisticsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringTrigonometryUS Constitutional HistoryUS HistoryVocabularyPianoGeneral BiologyGuitarHistoryHomeschoolIntermediate AlgebraLiteratureMusic TheoryWorld CivilizationPlant BiologyPre-CalculusPre-AlgebraPolitical SciencePsychologyReadingReligious Studies
Availability
Monday after 2PM, Tuesday after 9AM, Thursday after 9AM, Friday after 9AM, Saturday in the afternoon, Wednesday after 2PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 25 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
When I have spare time I like to visit with family and friends - relationships are important to me. I also like to go to concerts, spend time outdoors, write/play music, play djembe at Mass, watch movies (family friendly and independent films). I enjoy road trips and HGTV (Home Garden Television) shows. A long term goal of mine is to continually improve my music knowledge and playing skills.
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