Jessica L.
Private tutor in Dallas, TX
Education
Master of Education Degree from The University of North Texas, 2013. Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Communication Studies and a Minor in Leadership Studies from Texas State University, 2005.
Experience
~ Currently tutoring elementary through junior high students in grammar, spelling, handwriting, essay writing, reading and public speaking. ~ 7 years of classroom teaching experience as an English Language Arts Teacher specializing in essay writing and reading comprehension. ~ Experience teaching on-level, AP as well as low-performing levels. ~ Experience preparing students to pass mandated tests like STAAR for Writing and Reading. ~ 7 years experience teaching the high school credit course, Communication Applications, also known as Speech, focusing on helping students become professional public speakers and communicators. ~ Coached students for UIL competition in the categories of Modern Oratory and Impromptu Speaking. ~ Planned, prepared and delivered teaching content in English Language Arts and Speech Communication, incorporated the relevant use of technology daily using Google Applications for Education and a variety of other mediums, collaborated and strategized with team members to implement curriculum, generated weekly remedial lessons to tutor struggling students. ~ Yearbook Sponsor 2009-2012. ~ DOLLS club sponsor 2013. ~ Volunteer Youth & Children's Ministry Team Leader at local church - Attended and chaperoned youth events and trips, lead girls weekly small group, mentored junior high and high school students on a weekly basis.
Availability
Weekdays in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
~ Spending time with my husband and children ~ Traveling and taking photos of new explored places ~ From scratch cooking and baking ~ Church activities ~ Antiquing ~ Estate Sale and Flea Market bargain shopping.
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