Michal J.
Private tutor in Grand Rapids, MI
Education
High School: Clark Montessori School, Cincinati OH. College: Calvin College, BA expected May 2012. Majors in English and Secondary Education, minor in Archaeology.
Experience
I have been a classroom aid in a middle school pre-algebra class room and a tenth grade English classroom. I have also tutored Rwandan refugees in ESL. I am a published co-author of a curriculum guide book in development for the country of Jordan's state schools, which will help integrate local antiquities into the teaching standards. In addition, I am heavily involved in the development of the curriculum used for elementary programs at the Calvin college Ecosystem Preserve, including correlating Michigan's standards for k-7 science education. My SAT composite was 2080, including writing; Scores were: Math:490 Critical Reading:800 Writing:790 I have taken education classes at Calvin College including courses in: Child Development, Learning Disabilities, Educational Psychology, Literacy Development, School Policy, Curriculum Development and Instruction Strategies. Finally, I have worked with adolescents as a mentor through my involvement in Young Life over the past three years.
Availability
Sunday after 12 Noon, Monday after 6PM, Tues/Thurs after 7PM, Wednesday after 5PM, Friday after 7PM, Saturday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I enjoy reading fiction very much as a hobby. I also love any activity the gets me outside, especially gardening, biking and kayaking. I love to dance and am frequently involved in on campus dance shows both as a performer and a choreographer. I also enjoy spending time at my church, where I serve in the choir, help lead the college ministry and help with vacation bible school.
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