• Undergrad:

  Illinois State University

• Tutors Out Of:

  Chicago Ridge, IL

• Travel Radius:

  40 miles

• Tutoring Certifications:

  baseball - basketball - elementary (k-6th) - football - grammar - reading - soccer - softball - special needs - vocabulary

• Tutor's Fee Per Hour:

  $32.40 * with a 10% discount after purchasing $360

I believe that the benefits of playing and staying in sports are endless in the life of a growing child. I am in my fifth year of teaching Physical Education to Pre-K-Eigth Grade students. I enjoy instructing children about the importance of staying active,exercising,running,building strong muscles,nutrition,etc. However, I thoroughly enjoy inspiring children to realize the power of sports in the development of their character and basic human values that make each one of us the most unique,peaceful,positive,productive person we can be today and in the future. For example, a child who works hard to improve their basic baseball skills-throwing,catching,fielding,hitting and base running-will naturally development self-confidence that they can apply to other areas of the life. I also have some creative ideas on how to encourage basic human values-hard work,teamwork,patience,positive attitudes,sharing,sportsmanship,etc. I have a B.S. in Child Development from Illinois State University. I have a wide variety of experiences over the past 22 years working primarily with children ages 3-12 in:Physical Education, youth sports-,instructor,coach,ref,recreation-summer camps,after school programs, and social service. I have extensive experience working with regular education as well as special needs-bd,ld,add,adhd,autistic-children. I am a very caring,patient,postive person with a natural ability to inspire children to reach their full potential in life by realizing the many benefits of playing and staying in sports.

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• baseball

  Go Cubs !! I truly enjoy putting the fun back into the teaching of the fundamentals of baseball. I have some unique and creative drills that encourage the proper techniques needed to play the great game of baseball. I believe that repetition of the basic baseball skills is very important:throwing,catching,fielding,baserunning, teamwork,communication,etc. I incorporate a variety of drills for each basic baseball skill to keep the learning process fun and interesting. Improving these skills gives each child a sense of self-confidence as an important part of our team. I have a wide variety of experience tutoring baseball as a Physical Education Teacher-5 years, Little League Baseball Manager-7 years,after-school programs and summer day & resident camps.

• basketball

  If I could be like Mike ! The Bulls are back soon ! Get ready for another great basketball season ! I believe that playing sports can have a powerful impact in the life of a growing child. Basketball is no different. If you have a child who displays a genuine interest in a particular sport and combine that with a great sports tutor-the benefits are endless. I have a B.S. in Child Development from Illinois State University. I believe in putting the fun back in the fundamentals of the game by incorporating a variety of fun drills. I enjoy encouraging the basic basketball skills-dribbling,passing,shooting technique-as well as the importance of teamwork,hard work,communication and sportsmanship. I have experience teaching basketball as a Physical Education Teacher-5 years,and in recreation classes,summer camps and after-school programs.

• elementary (k-6th)

  I thoroughly enjoy encouraging children to realize the benefits of hardwork,patience and a positive attitude in school, sports and life. I believe the natural result of hard work is eventual progress and success. That initial success leads to having more patience needed to meet future challenges while keeping an everpresent sense of self-confidence. I have a B.S. in Child Development from Illinois State University. I am enjoying my fifth year of teaching Physical Education to Pre-K-8th Grade Students. I have a wide variety of experience working with regular education as well as special needs-bd,ld,add,adhd,autistic-children-in education-therapeutic school,learning centers, social service-residential children's homes,recreation-summer camps,after-school programs,youth sports-instructor,coach,ref,security. I have unique set of skills,knowledge,experience as well as an ability to relay the importance character/values development in school,sports and life.

• soccer

  There's nothing more exciting than running wild all over the soccer field after scoring a big goal for our soccer team. Soccer is the ultimate team sport where teammates have to work closely together-sometime too close-to score a goal. I believe that kids love soccer because they have an insatiable need to just have fun,run and play everyday. Soccer is also a fun way to get some exercise while spending some quality time with our friends. I have a wide variety of experience teaching soccer as a Physical Education Teacher-5 years,recreation-classes,summer camps,after-school programs,and youth sports programs. I encourage children to understand the importance of spreading out,sharing the ball,talking to our teammates as well as the specific skills of dribbling,passing,shooting,throw-ins,goal/corner kicks,being the goalie,positions,rules,etc. Go Fire

• special needs

  I believe that each and every child is unique and have some degree of special needs and challenges. Every child has a basic need to feel safe,valued and loved. That is where the special needs tutors and teachers shine the brightest as they enable each and every child to grow as a result of their patience,persistence,positive attitude,drive and determination to make a difference. I have a B.S. in Child Development from Illinois State University. I have a wide varriety of experience working directly with special needs-bd,ld,add,adhd,autistic-children in a variety of settings. I have 4 years of full-time experience living with and working as a child care worker in residential children's homes. I enjoyed encouraging the special needs children to improve their social skills,daily living skills,academic skills,and how to express their feelings/emotions,and better manage their behavior. I have additional experience working with special needs children in youth sports,recreation classes,after school programs,summer camps,volunteer coaching,security.