"Hello! My name is Heather! I grew up in Chicago. When I grew up, I wanted to be a lawyer. I started my education journey with a Bachelors in Psychology. I thought it was a good foundation for anything I would do in life. At the end of college my dad suggested I should get a Master’s degree in education instead of a law degree. He thought it was something I could always use and would be needed by others. When I started my Master’s degree that was when I fell in love with teaching. That love never left! It makes me feel good to help students figure out what is confusing them and make it fun and easy to learn. I spend all the time I can with my boxer Ellie, and I love to read.

I have a B.S. in Psychology, a M.A. in Education and 90% of my Ph.D in Education. I have 10 years of elementary teaching experience, 4 full time years of long -term substitute experience and many years of tutoring experience to go with that. I am certified in Elementary Education K-9. I have also taught English to adults for two years. My strong suit is Kindergarten through 3rd grade reading, math and foundational skills. My goal is always to meet my students where they are and get to know their strengths, weaknesses and learning modalities and adjust my teaching strategies and techniques to each student.

Together, we'll turn confusion into clarity while making learning enjoyable! With my expertise, we’ll discover your strengths and tackle challenges, ensuring you thrive in reading, math, and foundational skills. Let’s embark on this exciting journey of growth!" less...