Martha A.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University: Illinois Wesleyan Majors: Secondary Education/ Spanish (History concentration) GPA: 3.82 Year: Junior
Experience
-Tutor at Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL (fall 2014) •Participated on the Titan- Raider mentor program, providing weekly tutoring and mentoring support to a first-year student •Assisted student wit Spanish and Algebra homework and also included college assessment into sessions •Communicated student progress to parents and teachers -Classroom assistant at Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (spring 2013) •Observed an 8th grade classroom and helped implement creative, interactive learning experiences •Assisted and tutored students on an individual basis with their writing assignments - Instructor at Mini-Masters, Bloomington, IL; (January 2014-Present). •Give students private music lessons for children and young adults at the Boys and Girls Club •Teach students about their instrument and musicianship -Volunteer at Recess Readers: Bent Elementary, Bloomington, IL; (Feb. 2014 and Feb. 2015). •Read books weekly to first through third grade bilingual students in Spanish •Played various games relating to books read •Motivated students by creating a positive and active learning environment -Intern at After School Matters, Chicago, IL; (May 2014-August 2014). •Assisted in the administrative office for the program operations team that creates job opportunities for Chicago youth, especially in the arts •Contacted teens and their parents regarding stipends - Teaching assistant at Volta Elementary School: Pre-K, Chicago, IL; (Summer 2011 and Summer 2012). •Volunteered as a teacher’s assistant in a bilingual classroom •Helped children learn how to write their names and read
Subject Expertise
9th Grade WritingSpanish 4Spanish 3Spanish 2Spanish 1SpanishSocial StudiesHistoryArt HistoryArtAP US HistoryAP Spanish Literature and CultureAP Spanish LanguageAmerican HistoryACT WritingACT with Writing1st Grade9th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading5th Grade4th Grade3rd Grade2nd Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade ReadingWorld History
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for no additional charge
Hobbies
-Classical vocal performance (can give voice lessons, if interested!) -Drawing/painting/crafting -Acting
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