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Teacher w/15yrs exp. in 9 diff HS subjects! Strong w/Math,Sci,ACT,SPED
Ken C.

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After a break from afterschool tutoring to raise my child, I am excited to return to Wyzant. I am a 2005 graduate of Roosevelt University (Education, Mathematics minor). I am also finishing a master’s in LBS1 Special Education.

This August I began my 17th year in the classroom as a math and science teacher, primarily serving neurodivergent youth from 7th–12th grade, with some late primary instruction as well. My students’ needs have ranged from profound learning disability to 99th...

After a break from afterschool tutoring to raise my child, I am excited to return to Wyzant. I am a 2005 graduate of Roosevelt University (Education, Mathematics minor). I am also finishing a master’s in LBS1 Special Education.

This August I began my 17th year in the classroom as a math and science teacher, primarily serving neurodivergent youth from 7th–12th grade, with some late primary instruction as well. My students’ needs have ranged from profound learning disability to 99th percentile/gifted. I have extensive experience developing rapport and improving academic outcomes/test scores of students with BD, LD, ED, ASD, and OHI (ADHD).

As a tutor, about 1/3rd of my 250+ hours have been with students with disabilities, though most of my clients have sought support in regular/accelerated/AP courses or for ACT/SAT prep. Clients have seen score jumps up to 9 points on the ACT (≈300 on SAT), with final scores as high as 34 (~1540 SAT). I have also logged 25+ hours helping post-secondary adults prepare for basic skills exams in fields such as nursing and education, specializing in efficient, confidence-boosting improvements on math/science sections.
As a full-time teacher in a therapeutic day setting, I have taught and developed customized curricula at the high school level for math and science courses including Consumer Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. All coursework was tailored to individual student strengths and covered the full slate of state standards.

I am flexible and happy to work around the days, times, and locations that best suit your schedule. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!

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Education

Roosevelt University
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Graduate Coursework
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  • Rate details: $125 rate is averaged and considers ~10 miles total commute.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/8/2012

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ACT English

ACT English

500+ classroom hours, 100+ tutor hours prepping students for all ACT/SAT sections. Students have scored as high as 34 on the ACT (~1530 SAT) under my tutelage.
ACT Math

ACT Math

500+ classroom hours, 100+ tutor hours prepping students for all ACT/SAT sections. Students have scored as high as 34 on the ACT (~1530 SAT) under my tutelage.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

500+ classroom hours, 100+ tutor hours prepping students for all ACT/SAT sections. Students have scored as high as 34 on the ACT (~1530 SAT) under my tutelage.
ACT Science

ACT Science

500+ classroom hours, 100+ tutor hours prepping students for all ACT/SAT sections. Students have scored as high as 34 on the ACT (~1530 SAT) under my tutelage.
ADHD

ADHD

I have earned 66 college credit hours in the field of Psychology, where ADD/ADHD studies were a major part of my education, More than 75% of the 700+ students I have worked with in the classroom have had an ADHD diagnosis.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra I and Algebra II 14 out of my 17 years in the classroom. Familiar with all common publishers of Alg I/II textbooks- Comfortable teaching remedial, regular, honors, AP
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught Algebra I and Algebra II 14 out of my 17 years in the classroom. Familiar with all common publishers of Alg I/II textbooks- Comfortable teaching remedial, regular, honors, AP
Astronomy

Astronomy

Earned 9 Credit hours taking college level Astronomy classes at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana. The Physics and Physical Science curricula I currently teach from both include extensive material on Astronomy. Have taught two amateur astronomy electives during summer session.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have 17+ years experience teaching students on the Autism spectrum-Extensive experience tailoring curriculum for autistic students, as well as writing and tracking dozens of I.E.P. goals written for high school students with Autism. I have also received training in teaching with PECS.
Biology

Biology

Familiar and experienced with all state standards and general topics of study for H.S. Biology. 3 school years were served in an underprivledged school with limited access to lab materials, requiring a custom curricula and creative alternatives to the units of study
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have taught high school Chemistry 7 out of my 15 years as a professional. Regular ed curriculum utilized Prentice Hall published textbooks, however also developed a tailored SPED curriculum which gave increased focused to the general math skills required for balancing equations, stoichiometry, etc
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Extensive experience with STAR and CBM testing, which charted the weekly improvement of elementary math students in a wide variety of areas, including basic mathematic operations, decimals, fractions, percentages, and order of operations.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

Have developed state standard-based curricula for science classes involving elementary regular ed, elementary special ed, H.S. regular and special ed, and accelerated chemistry
GED

GED

Have dozens of hours in the private setting helping adults prepare for: college placement exams, basic skills tests, GED
Geometry

Geometry

I have taught H.S. Geometry 9 out of 15 years in the classroom setting, as well as 50+ hours with Geometry content in the private setting. Tutor experience extended to gifted placements (IMSA) as well as reg ed, accelerated, and SPED Geometry tracks
Physical Science

Physical Science

I have taught Physical Science or a field of physical science to a high school classroom every semester since 2006. My knowledge in the area is very strong, and I have worked from 3 different high school level textbooks (Holt-Macdougal, AGS, and Prentice Hall).
Physics

Physics

I have taught high school physics as both a tutor and a teacher in the classroom setting. My physics teacher in college was Paul Hewitt, the author of "Conceptual Physics", one of the most popular physics textbooks in use today. Seeing him teach the subject first hand gave me great insight on how to be an effective physics teacher. From that experience, and from my experiences I have had as a teacher and tutor, I am very well equipped to help students learn the subject to the best of their abilities.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have 7+ years experience teaching Pre-Algebra. I have also taught every major high school math course above Pre-Algebra, through Calculus I. A student's success in Pre-Algebra sets them on a path of success in higher level courses, and I have great strategies for putting them on that path!
Precalculus

Precalculus

Took 4 college level courses (14 total credit hours) in Calculus I or higher, contributing to my math minor degree. Taught Pre-calculus in the classroom setting 11/15 years, 3 prolonged tutoring clients focusing primarily on reg ed pre-calculus courses. Experienced in SPED pre-calculus as well
Probability

Probability

Earned 12 credit hours at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana & Roosevelt University in Probability and Statistics courses as an undergrad. Created a "Probability and Games" course for my math department as a summer school math credit in 2019, teaching it all but 1 summer since. Familiar with Game Theory, Combinatorics, as well as prior knowledge with probability as it pertains to particle physics
PSAT

PSAT

I have both tutored and administered PSAT tests to students during my teaching career. I am deeply familiar with the content and layout of the test, and I also own supplemental practice materials that would greatly assist any student who would like to score well on the PSAT.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have extensive experience teaching and assisting individuals with special needs. In 2005, I spent one year at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods, Illinois, as a therapeutic aide. The program I participated in was called "Enriched Lifestyles for Adults (ELA)", which provided recreational services for developmentally disabled adults over the age of 18. I planned activities, managed transportation, and assisted the clientele with their physical needs. Starting in 2006, and continuing through to my current job as a teacher in a special education classroom, I have been responsible for the general education of teenagers with special needs, including students with LD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Conduct Disorder, and ADD/ADHD. I enjoy this career very much, and have developed a wide range of talents in this area!
SSAT

SSAT

In my career, I have taught every subject that is featured on the SSAT test. I also have numerous hours of tutoring logged for both the SAT and ACT test, which have similar content but are slightly more difficult. Test preparation tutoring is my strongest tutoring area, and also my personal favorite to teach!
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have 6+ years of experience helping students develop effective study skills. I have numerous customized strategies based on the individual student's ability level. I also have specialized training in helping develop study skills for students with ADD/ADHD & Aspergers Syndrome.
Psychology
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Statistics
Trigonometry
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Excellent ACT Tutor

My high school junior took a practice ACT exam in her sophomore year and her score was 17. She was so nervous she became incapable of comprehending the questions so she resorted to 'just filling in random answers.' She had always feared math and did poorly in all types of exams. After reading the various Tutor's bios available on Wyzant, and asking some questions, we decided to work with Ken based on his teaching experience and availability. We scheduled a total of 14 hours of tutoring during the course of a month. We met at the local library to keep distractions down to a minimum. At the first session, Ken and my daughter established a comfortable teacher/student relationship where Ken somehow was able to see when my daughter comprehended something or not and would provide easily understood explanations of math concepts and reading tips. My daughter found it easy to ask Ken questions without feeling 'dumb' and after EVERY tutoring session her confidence grew. Ken was always on time; came with prepared materials and lesson plans; knew exactly what to say to encourage and has transformed a student who had a math phobia into a confident, significantly less stressed student who is no longer dreading the ACT. My daughter is a TOTALLY DIFFERENT STUDENT because of Ken's ability to tutor in a non-judgmental, easy-mannered, non-threatening, highly approachable teaching style. My daughter won't be taking the ACT until next spring but having recently started the new school year, she has surprised her math teacher by participating in class and answering questions. Ironically, it is the same math teacher from last year who graded my daughter with a 'D', both semesters. We're excited to see how she does this fall and of course, when she takes the ACT. Most likely we'll arrange to work with Ken prior to the ACT for a refresher session. Thank you Ken! You exceeded our hopes and expectations!

Linda, 37 lessons with Ken

Very Patient

Ken is a great tutor. My children have improved their grades within a very short time that he tutors them. He is also flexible and on time.

Toyin, 27 lessons with Ken

Great Tutor! Very Personable.

Great 1st Session. Ken is very personable and knowledgeable in the subjects covered. He has actually taught from the books that my son is using high school, so he knows the lessons very well. He was able get my son engaged in the lesson and to ask questions. We are looking forward to more lessons. Thanks.

Alex, 45 lessons with Ken

An Experienced Tutor With A Lot of Patience

Ken has been teaching 5th grade Math to my son for the past four months. He started with the basics and quickly progressed to the current year's curriculum. It is apparent that Ken enjoys teaching kids and has a bag of tricks to keep them motivated and focused. My son looks forward to the classes and is now able to solve his homework problems on his own. We are extremely happy to have selected Ken and wholeheartedly recommend him.

Vernon, 90 lessons with Ken

Well prepared!

Ken has been a great help to my daughter, both in Chemistry and an Intro to Physics. He is very well prepared and good at explaining concepts.

Jill, 10 lessons with Ken
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