Jill J.
Private tutor in Covington, LA
Education
Texas Tech University, Bachelor's in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing, GPA 3.0, 2007 Southeastern Louisiana University, Master's in History, GPA 3.5, 2013 University of Kansas, Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, GPA 4.0, 2016
Experience
My name is Jill and I love to teach. I am currently teaching 5th grade math in St. Tammany Parish. I have been a teacher for six years, and could not imagine doing anything else. I graduated with a BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing from Texas Tech University. I graduated with my MA in History from Southeastern Louisiana University. I am currently pursuing my second MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Kansas. I will complete my degree in December. I've tutored for over 9 years. I take creative writing classes to keep myself always writing, because that is my one other passion besides teaching. I am certified to teach 1st-5th, but I have also taught college history classes and tutored college English. I strive to always stay current in teaching strategies and the requirements placed on all students. I stay current on the changes with the SAT and ACT tests, and have helped several students bring up their scores in English, Writing, and Vocabulary. As a teacher, I have taught all kinds of learners and am very adaptable in creating ways to engage students. I must work just as hard as them to make sure I am doing my job as teacher. I am a hands on teacher and enjoy creating fun activities for my students to learn. If I can't sit through a two-hour boring meeting without getting distracted, I can't expect a child to. I will work until I find a way to help my students learn. After all, I became a teacher to help students.
Subject Expertise
6th Grade ScienceAmerican LiteratureAmerican HistoryADDACT WritingACT with WritingACT ReadingACT English9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading6th Grade WritingWriting6th Grade Reading4th Grade3rd Grade2nd Grade1st Grade12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing10th Grade ReadingSocial StudiesAP US HistoryHandwritingEssay EditingHistoryPARCCPhonicsAP English Literature and CompositionPersuasive WritingEnglishAP United States HistoryPSAT Writing SkillsReading5th GradeElementary MathSAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT WritingSAT VerbalSummer TutoringStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsUS HistoryUS Constitutional HistoryVocabularyWorld History
Availability
Weekdays after 10AM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am a member of the Bayou's Writer Club, and participate in their quarterly readings. I serve as a member on the board for the writers club. We discuss how to improve our meetings and what subjects we will discuss at meetings. The club helps aspiring authors improve their writing skills. I volunteer for as many activities as possible at my school. This gives me a chance to know my students. I spend as much time on the water as possible either boating, fishing, or jet skiing. I also enjoy reading and traveling. I love music, and create songs for my students to sing. These songs contain words that will help my students remember math facts that they have problems remembering. I love a classroom that is fun and vibrant so I am constantly attending conferences to improve my teaching skills.
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