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Nicollette R.

Private tutor in Chicago, IL

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago, B.A. in English Education, Minor in Spanish, 2015 Illinois English Language Arts Secondary Teaching Licensure

Experience

A creative and energetic English teaching professional with wide-ranging experience teaching in urban settings, mentoring individuals of varying proficiencies during the writing process, planning and implementing relevant curriculum, and providing the necessary support for diverse learners, including English language learners. Trained to think, read, and write critically and analytically, other possessed skills include: strong written and oral communication, summarizing and presenting information, editing and drafting documents, using precise language, information management, assessing an audience, understanding multiple points of view, intercultural competency, and interpreting and evaluating data and results. Nicollette was a Writing Tutor at her university's Writing Center where she implemented methods conducive to a safe, welcoming environment and applied contemporary principles of writing instruction, specializing in ESL, maintained an atmosphere necessary to discuss and improve the client’s written product, and tutored writers of varying levels—from English language learners to master thesis writers. She also facilitated after-school and community activities and literacy classes for kids and adults in the Pilsen and Humboldt Park neighborhood and completed a semester as Student Teacher at Social Justice H.S. in Little Village/North Lawndale, Chicago, Nicollette's previous titles include: University Writing Tutor, Student Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Resident Advisor, and tutor of English and writing on campus residence halls

Subject Expertise

ACT Reading Spanish 4 Spanish 3 Spanish 2 Spanish 1 Shakespeare Spanish ESL/ELL World Literature Medieval Literature Literature British Literature AP English Literature and Composition American Literature ACT English Reading 10th Grade Reading 9th Grade Reading Writing Poetry Writing PSAT Writing Skills Persuasive Writing Fiction Writing Expository Writing Creative Writing ACT Writing 9th Grade Writing 12th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 11th Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing

Availability

Weekdays after 9AM

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

My interests include teaching, cooking with and eating healthy, sustainable foods, nature and wildlife, studying other cultures and traditions, and of course literature and history. In my free time you can find me going on jogs through Chicago with my dog, reading, going to museums, learning a new language or recipe, hiking, and exploring the diverse neighborhoods of Chicago.

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