Email me at cheryl.b@coursestars.com to work out the time and prepay before the session by clicking on the buttons on the right.

- Hourly Rate: $40 per hour In-Person or Online. Consultation for Parents and Tutoring for Students

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Experience and Expertise

- Certified teacher for grades K - 8 with Middle School and Gifted Endorsements.   

- Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

- Currently an independent consultant for math specifically and provide Professional Development to teachers and school districts for better math instruction.

- Create and facilitate online professional development for teachers.

 

Detailed Experience. Full CV available upon request

- Aurora University, Adjunct Professor of Math Methods for Elementary Educators

- St. Francis University, Adjunct Professor of Survey of Gifted

- St. Xavier University, Adjunct Professor of Teaching Literacy Across Curriculum

- Published "ABC's of Math Differentiation aligned to Common Core" in Pieces of Learning publication

- PARRC Core Leadership Group, Grades 3 – 5 review committee

- PARRC Math Test Construction Committee

- Mathematics Common Core State Trainer

- ISBE, IL State Board of Education, Math Content Consultant  

- ISBE’s Online Impact – Virtual Professional Development to Administration and Facilitator

- EdTech Leaders Online - Adjunct Instructor, Algebraic Thinking in the Elementary Schools

- ISAT Consulting with Pearson Publishing. Wrote assessment questions aligned to Common Core Standards

- Common Core consulting and training with over 50 School Districts in IL.

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Services Offered - 

For Parents: Consultation on elearning supplementation and homeschooling

For Students: Tutoring for K-2 in Math.

                       Tutoring for 3rd - 5th grade in E-Learning and Math

                       Tutoring for 6th - 8th grade in Math

                       Tutoring for High School Algebra

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Tutoring Experience

I am passionate about education and enjoy working in a tutoring situation to meet the needs of my students and families. I have a unique perspective of the education system as I have taught in the classroom, as a professor at the collegiate level and provide professional development for teachers at the regional and state level.

​Why I Want to Tutor

I want to help families and students who are struggling with distance learning and provide more depth and/or rigorous work. It keeps me grounded to work with students and to keep up with the latest research, technology and strategies. I learn something new every time I work with individuals and I am a life long learner. I am a caring individual with a growth mindset. I like to meet students where they are at and help them grow.

Honors & Awards

- Published Author with Pieces of Learning on Math Differentiation.

- Worked for PARCC reviewing and writing questions.

- Worked as Math Content specialist for IL State Board of Education.

- Consult in schools or virtually to help make the case for better math instruction.

3 Fun Facts About Me

1) I love being outdoors including fishing and boating.

2) I have a 6 year old son, who is my little buddy.

3) I like doing DIY projects.