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Basic Math with Galen B.

Chicago, Illinois

Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2008
MFA in Creative Writing

    About Galen B.

    I have 4 years of experience teaching elementary Spanish, 4 years of experience teaching ESL, and three years of experience teaching reading and writing to k-12 students. I am trained in the theory of Multiple Intelligence and use my students' skills and interests to drive my lessons. I believe that learning should be interesting, engaging, and fun!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-4 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40
    90 minutes
    $55
    120 minutes
    $70
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    Experience

    Spanish Teacher

    Sep, 2008 - May, 2012

    Spanish in the Elementary Schools

    Taught twice-weekly Spanish language classes to k/1 classes. I emphasize learning through play and use songs, games, and movement to keep kids engaged.

    Academic Tutor

    Sep, 2014 - May, 2016

    School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    I work one-on-one with college students in all stages of essay writing, from brainstorming to proofreading. The majority of my students are English language learners, and many have special needs.

    Private Tutor

    May, 2013 - Jan, 2015

    N/A

    -Provide 1-on-1 ESL lessons to adults in person and online. -Provide 1-on-1 reading, writing, and math tutoring to elementary school students. Work with students with special needs, including ADD and ADHD.

    Programming Assistant

    Sep, 2012 - Dec, 2013

    826CHI

    -Developed and taught a year long, long-form journalism course to high school juniors and seniors. -Provided 1-on-1 and group academic tutoring to k-8 students. -Created a tutor resource binder with articles on topics including Working with Learning Disabilities, Classroom Management, Teaching to Multiple Intelligence, and English Language Learners.

    ESL Instructor

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2013

    Colingo

    -Taught online, advanced ESL classes to adult students located around the world. Taught various topics—including writing, reading comprehension, conversation, and pronunciation—to classrooms of 8 students on a drop-in basis.

    Education

    BA in English and Creative Writing

    Sep, 2008 - May, 2012

    Oberlin College

    MFA in Creative Writing

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2016

    School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    Awards

    The Friebert Prize

    May, 2012

    The Academy of American Poets

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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