Patient and caring certified elementary teacher

I am a certified elementary teacher who worked with first graders for Chicago Public Schools for four years before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom. I have a master's degree in elementary education from DePaul University. Before obtaining a full time teaching position, I was a substitute teacher for the Chicago Public Schools and have experience working with children as young as preschool, to eighth grade. I even taught spanish to preschoolers. I have experience in Everyday Math, Foss Curriculum, Math and Reading Extended Response, Harcourt, McGraw Hill, and Lucy Caulkins Writers Workshop. While in college as an undergraduate student, I was a tutor for Chicago Public Schools for two years.

I love working with children, and I miss teaching! I will happily tutor your child in any area he or she needs! I have many, many resources, books, and fun activities to make learning fun and exciting for your child.

Rebecca's Subjects

English:	grammar, reading, vocabulary, writing
Special Needs:	phonics
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary science, grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	grammar
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), reading, study skills, writing

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a current teaching certificate (Type 03) which allows me to teach K-8th grade.

Phonics

As an experienced first grade teacher, I have great knowledge of phonics. I understand how to teach children phonemic awareness, concepts of print, and reading comprehension. Knowing phonics, along with these other main components of reading, is key in becoming a fluent reader. In first grade there is a lot of emphasis on phonics, and since I have taught first grade for four years, I am highly qualified to tutor in this area.

Study Skills

I have taught first graders and third graders study skills during my teaching career. I have had to explain how to prepare for tests to young children who have not yet been exposed to them. I also have experience in ISAT prep through my student teaching experience with third graders.

Spelling

Throughout my teaching career I have helped students learn and memorize their spelling words. More importantly, I have experience in invented spelling. This is crucial when young children are learning how to sound out words. The transition from invented spelling to correct spelling is an important bridge for a child to make.

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Education

DePaul University DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois (Master's)

Excellent professional tutor with definite, measurable results! — Rebecca has tutored our granddaughter for about 8 months and the progress has been amazing! When we started, our 4-year old was just starting to recognize letters / sounds and she could not even draw a circle. Within 8 months, Rebecca has taught her how to write all the letters of the alphabet and how to read short books. She is now managing her motor skills and developing higher level reasoning ...

— Susanna from Chicago, IL

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