I am licensed to teach 6-12 grade social sciences in Illinois. Curricula includes:

• Civics & Government

• US History I & II

• AP World History; AP U.S.

• Geography

• Economics (Globalization)

• WWI, WWII

• 1920s, 1930s, Great Depression

I have extensive writing experience, both as a professional journalist and as a writing teacher for middle schoolers. Includes:

• Essay Writing

• Personal and Creative Writing

• Poetry

• Argumentative Writing

I teach students practical test-taking techniques to make them feel confident no matter what test they are taking (HSAT, ISEE, etc.) Areas of focus include:

• Process of elimination

• Passage skimming

• Etymology

• Testing logic