Margaret G.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Pursuing Masters of Art in Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL) Past Education: Indiana University (New Albany, IN) 18 graduate hours in Literacy 4.0/4.0 Miami University (Oxford, OH) Cum laude, 2010 BS in Secondary English Education Education Exams Passed: • Praxis Core • Praxis II English Content • Kentucky Teaching Knowledge Exam-English • Texas Principles of Teaching Exam • Texas English Content Exam
Experience
I am an eager, enthusiastic English teacher who loves to work with students to achieve their goals. Due to my experience, I am able to assess and adapt instruction to make it personal to what your student needs, including scaffolding instruction, as well tailor my instruction style to what your student prefers. I have many resources for high school English, the ACT, and AP English exams. Westside High School Houston Independent School District July 2014-May 2015 Houston, TX • Accountable for the learning of 180 Advanced Placement Language and Composition students • Integrated technology into classroom instruction through one-to-one student laptop initiative • Designed a cross-curricular course of study with AP US History teachers • Worked with district AP teachers during monthly PLCs to design innovative curriculum • Junior student council sponsor responsible for planning and executing several homecoming activities and events, in addition to community service activities throughout the year Seneca High School Jefferson County Public Schools July 2013-June 2014 Louisville, KY • Taught a diverse population of students, including 76% Free and Reduced, ECE, and ESL students in English III and AP Language and Composition • Supported at-risk students who enrolled in their first AP course achieve college credit • Addressed diverse student needs through rigorous, standards-based instruction driven by data • Utilized various co-teaching models with ECE teacher • Participated in collaborative grade-level, departmental, and school-wide initiatives, such as improving low attendance and technology integration in the classroom Waggener High School Jefferson County Public Schools August 2010-June 2013 Louisville, KY • Taught comprehensive and honors English III, pre-AP English II, and Film Studies • Collaborated in Professional Learning Communities • Helped create school-based literacy instruction plan focused on argumentative writing • Helped to re-design and align district English and Reading curriculum units • Oversaw the creation and production of the annual yearbook Advanced Placement Certified • Certified to teach both AP Language & Composition, and AP Literature & Composition • Two years of classroom experience teaching AP Language & Composition Other Qualifications: • Ran workshops for high school students to plan, organize, write, and edit college application essays • Experience editing MBA application essays for current Harvard, Northwestern, and University of Chicago students
Subject Expertise
ACT WritingVocabularySummer TutoringStudy Skills And OrganizationReadingEssay EditingEnglishCollege EssaysAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAmerican Literature10th Grade ReadingACT ReadingACT English9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing
Availability
Saturday in the morning, Sunday at any time, Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
• Energetic, easy going, and positive • Hobbies include cooking, reading, and traveling • Former competitive figure skater for 18 years • Three years coaching experience, age 4-18
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