Elaine W.
Private tutor in Bridgeport, MI
Education
Madonna University Graduate (May 2014) with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Speech Communication. I am also a certified teacher with Mathematics and Speech Communication endorsements (6-12)
Experience
Educational Philosophy: I believe everyone has the ability to learn. I also believe that everyone has an innate yearning to learn. This is why I love the education process, especially tutoring, because I get to witness the "Aha Moment" when learning takes place. Previous Experience: Teaching Experience St. Michael Elementary School, Livonia, MI Feb. 2014 – June 2014 Substitute Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Tutor – 5th Grade Mathematics and Science Tutored individual students and small groups of students, co-taught and taught activities and lessons, and substitute taught throughout the school. Aided in lesson planning and instructional decisions, while monitoring student growth, through observation and analyzing student assessments. Formed cooperative and supportive relationships with faculty members, students, and the students’ guardians in order to promote student growth. Worked with students throughout the JetToy Engineering Unit and attended the JetToy Competition at Cobo Hall, Detroit. Student Teaching Experience Holmes Middle School, Livonia, MI Sept. 2014 – Dec. 2014 Student Teacher – 7th Grade Advanced Pre-Algebra and Math 7 Co-Taught Special Education Class Planned and taught engaging lessons which aligned with Common Core Standards. The lessons used activities to develop rigorous and original thought processes to construct mathematical reasoning through student exploration. Used effective differentiation strategies to ensure student growth, and promoted confidence, in students who struggled with a variety of learning, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Teaching – Related Experience Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, MI Sept. 2013 – Nov. 2013 Pre-student Teacher – Algebra II/ Pre-Calculus (30-hour observation) Planned and taught three lessons that used technology to explore real-world applications related to systems of linear equations. St. Michael Elementary School, Livonia, MI Sept. 2012 – Oct. 2012 Pre-student Teacher – 8th Grade Algebra (5 Lessons) Planned and taught five lessons that effectively incorporated literacy tools and strategies into lessons involving linear graphs and equations. Garden City Elementary 3-4 Campus, Garden City, MI Sept. 2011 – Oct. 2011 Pre–student Teacher – 3rdand 4th Grade Special Education (15-hour observation) Tutored a student with emotional impairment, in a self-contained special education classroom, until the student’s transfer to another school that would better meet this student’s needs. Ladywood High School, Livonia, MI Jan. 2011 – Feb. 2011 Pre–student Teacher – Calculus (30-hour observation) Wrote a case study that analyzed and evaluated the use and effectiveness of the assessment being used in the Calculus class. Developed a project, which could be used as an alternative form of assessment as well. Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, MI Sept. 2010 – Oct. 2010 Pre–student Teacher – 9th Grade English and Yearbook (30-hour observation) Planned a lesson, which led the students in an engaging discussion about the theme, setting, style, and their personal opinions of The House on Mango Street. Sts. Cyril and Methodius School, Hartford, CT Apr. 2009 – June 2009 Teacher Assistant/Tutor • Conducted tutoring sessions for students (grades K – 5). • Provided individual support for challenging students. Holyoke Catholic High School, Chicopee, MA Jan. 2009 – June 2009 Tutor • Conducted tutoring sessions for an Algebra II student. • Used a holistic approach to build confidence in the student. Gray House, Springfield, MA Sept. – Dec. 2007 & Sept. – Dec. 2008 Tutor in a Community Education Support Program • Conducted GED tutoring sessions for a Spanish-speaking woman. • Conducted Citizenship tutoring sessions for a woman from Jamaica who successfully received her U.S. Citizenship. • Conducted tutoring sessions for two women, from Burundi, Africa, in English as a second language.
Subject Expertise
Pre-CalculusPre-AlgebraMiddle School MathIntermediate AlgebraElementary MathElementary AlgebraCollege AlgebraAlgebra 2Algebra 19th Grade math8th Grade math7th Grade math6th Grade math5th Grade math4th Grade math3rd Grade math2nd Grade math1st Grade math12th Grade math11th Grade math10th Grade math
Availability
Monday in the evening, Wednesday in the evening, Tuesday in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
In my spare time I like to spend time with family and friends. My family is quite large. I have SIX older brothers! That's right, I was the youngest and only girl. Our family tree has more than made up for the lack of girls, however. I have six nephews and eleven nieces. My hobbies include: Reading a good novel, taking walks, drawing, writing Slam Poetry, playing my trombone, listening to any type of music, and watching movies.
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