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Bill Ripley

Common Core and Elementary Math tutor

location Chicago, IL
education Dominican University

About Bill

Hello! My name is Bill, and I'm a licensed educator with nine years of experience working in elementary schools. I have a master's degree in teaching and a bachelor's in art; my license is for elementary education, with endorsements in art and ESL instruction.

For the past seven years, I was a fourth grade teacher and guided my students in daily explorations of math, language arts, social studies, and science. Prior to that, I tutored children in third through fifth grade, student taught in a second grade classroom, and helped kindergarten and first grade students develop beginning reading skills. I am currently tutoring youth in middle school and the upper elementary grades.

My calm presence and dedication to the socioemotional well-being of my students has earned me recognition as a trustworthy leader who can be depended on to build confidence in even the most frustrated kids. I have proven myself to be a versatile, organized planner adept at bridging subject matter to inspire complex insights and maximize emergent critical thinking. In return, I feel as though I have learned something from each of the hundreds of kids I've had the privilege to work with.

In my free time, I enjoy focusing on creative projects. My background is in graphic design and fine art, and I have extensive writing practice. When I can incorporate these skills in my teaching, I feel like I am doing my very best work. I also love to help students develop the skills necessary for self-expression.

Contact me today to get started helping your child accomplish more in their learning. I would love to help them reach their true potential, and enjoy the process of getting there. Let's schedule a first tutoring session today!

Education

Aurora University

Enrolled

Social Work

2019

Dominican University

Masters

Teaching

2012

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg

Bachelors

Visual Communications

2005

Awards & Honors

Professional Educator License

2012

Subjects

Math

Common Core
Elementary Math
Geometry

English

English (K-8)
ESL/ESOL
Essay Writing
Grammar
Literature
Reading & Comprehension
Proofreading
Study Skills
Vocabulary

Language

ESL/ESOL

Science

Anthropology
Archaeology
Biology
Earth Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geology
Health Science
Life Sciences
Nutrition
Psychology

Social Studies

Anthropology
Archaeology
Psychology
U.S. History
European History
Geography
Government & Politics
Political Science
Social History of Art
World History

Computer

Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Graphic Design

Professional

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Art

Graphic Design
Art History
Art Theory
Drawing

Other

ADD/ADHD
Homeschool
Life Coach

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