2015-2016 TUTOR LIST McLean County Unit District No. 5 Normal, Illinois The following list has been compiled as a service for parents and students. The school district offers this as a list of individuals interested in providing tutoring services. Unit 5 schools assume no responsibility in setting fees or conditions of employment. Actual employment of tutors will be established through agreement of the parents and students being served and the tutor. SHERI BETTIS Normal, IL 61761 309/212-6249 English, Reading, Business, Computers 6-12 Bachelor in Business from ISU, License in English and MS Endorsement from UIS, Masters in progress for Reading 6 th and 7 th grade Business Computer Applications teacher BISHOP, REBECCA 3404 Prescher Point, Bloomington, IL 61704 309/830-0265 Reading and Math K - 5 Bachelor in Elementary Education, Masters in Reading 2 Years Title I Reading, 2 years gifted, 1 year math intervention BLACKSHIRE, BECCA 1324 Eastport Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704 630/308-3135 1 st and 3 rd grades 2 years teaching 1 st grade, 1 year teaching 3 rd grade 3 years BOYD, LORA 3615 Baldocchi Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704 309/846-2165 Reading and Math K - 2 Masters in Reading 13 years of teaching and working summer school BREUNING, JEFF 225 Martin St., Normal, IL 61761 309/530-0262 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, College Algebra, Finite, Statistics, AP Statistics 9-12 Bachelors degree in mathematics education, have taught all of the Classes for multiple years 15 years teaching at Normal West High School CAREY, KATHY 1051 Norway Ct., Normal, IL 61761 309/706-2193 1 st 8th Bachelors at ISU, working towards Masters at ISU Elementary Ed. Teacher for 12 years, mother of 4, have tutored every summer CARTER, ADRIA 502 Lake Shore Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704 309/662-7445 Reading, Writing & Math (K-Algebra) K - 9 Masters plus doctorial level classes. I have been teaching since 1996 I have worked one-on-one with students for several years. I am very skilled at addressing each student s individual needs and attempt to put complex terms into kid words. I like to make tutoring fun and enjoyable. I also make sure the student and parent see academic growth. 1
CLARICOATES, ANITA 2204 Berry Lane, Bloomington, IL 61704 309/706-2330 Math (Algebra & Geometry), ACT prep classes 8-12 MBA, MA 20 years teaching high school and college/business COPPERSMITH, JENNIFER 3109 Eagle Cret Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 309/662-3229 Elementary through Honors Pre-Calculus Education degree. I have taught Algebra 1 & 2 College Algebra & Honors Pre-Calculus 9 years teaching high school DARA DEPPERT McCOY 1020 MEADOW LARK RD., NORMAL, IL 61761 309/242-0995 Reading and Math 309/862-3890 K-5 (can tutor higher grades) Bachelors in Elementary Education Master s in Curriculum and Instruction 19 years teaching kindergarten, 3 rd & 4 th grade full-time (12 yrs in Kindergarten; 6 years in 4 th gr; 1 year in 3 rd gr) Tutored for 22 years (K-12) MARY DOUGLASS 108 Cheltenham Dr., Normal, IL 61761 309/454-7204 Chemistry, Physics High School Masters in Physical Science from Eastern Illinois Bachelors in Biology from IWU 34 years teaching JILL ELSTON 2 Brittany Ct., Bloomington, IL 61704 309/663-8001 Math, Reading, Writing 4 th and 5th BS in Elem Education from U of I; Masters in C&I from ISU National Board Certified 30 years of teaching 5 th grade at Brigham and Prairieland CHRISTY ENGEL 103 Kennebeck Court, Apt 3, Normal, IL 61761 630/607-4436 9-12 Education degree with a masters in. I have taught Algebra I, Algebra II and College Algebra 5 years teaching high school RACHEL FORD 503 East Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 847/721-5503 Math and Language Arts Elementary and Middle School 2 years teaching 6 th grade math. Degree from ISU in Middle Level Education 2 years of math tutoring experience as well as 2 years teaching 6 th Grade math (Transitioning to 5 sections of LA for the 15-16 school year) MARISSA FRIETSCH 3112 Eagle Crest Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704 309/319-1670 Regular Chemistry, Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, Regular Biology Any BS in Special Education, Master s in Special Education, National Board Certified Co-Teacher in science (chemistry) 6 years, special education teacher 8 years, can help with content knowledge in chemistry, biology and algebra as well as improve study skills in the area of organization and time management. I will use methods of re-teaching to reinforce what was taught in class. 2
SHAUNA GOURLEY 2602 Northpointe Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704 309/530-2122 Reading K-5 Master s in Reading, Trained in Reading Recovery 14 years in education; currently work as a reading specialist JILL GRAY 1312 Watersound Way, Bloomington, IL 61705 309/642-8223 Reading, Writing & Math K-5 B.S. Elementary Education and M.A. of Education in Reading & Literacy Taught 4 th grade for 7 years and 1 st grade for 2 years; tutored every grade level K-5 MARCY HALE Normal, IL 61761 217/370-8199 K-5 1 st Grade Teacher (3 years) Tutored students (various grades 2 years) BRITTANY HERZOVI 1530 Hunt Dr, Apt #C, Normal, IL 61761 847/421-3147 Biology/Chemistry 9-12 B.S. in Biology from Illinois State University 1 year teaching at NCHS; 3 years tutoring at ISU PAUL KROGMEIER 1304 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701 309/212-4117 English/Language Arts/Composition 9-12 Bachelor s and Master s work in English Studies 7 years of experience, including AP and ACT test prep MELISSA LAWLESS NORMAL, IL 61761 309/706-5907 K - 5 Bachelors in Elem Ed, Master s Degree in School Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in School Psychology (equivalent to IL Ed. Specialist). 22 years DONNA LEAMER 1700 Cook Dr., Normal, IL 61761 309/452-7571 Reading/Math K - 5 Master s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction; Master s Candidate In Reading Teaching experience: 9 years 2 nd grade, 7 years 1 st grade; 3 ½ years 3 rd grade; various other substituting positions. Earned teaching Certificate in 1991 RICK LEE 107 Rebecca Lane, Normal 61761 309/452-0829 7 th 12 th Masters in 37 years teaching high school and college mathematics 3
AMANDA LONG 3204 Eagle Crest Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704 708/436-4254 Biology and Chemistry 9-12 Majored in viology and have taugh regular and honors levels of Both biology and chemistry. 4 years of high school teaching and tutoring for the Academic Assistance Program at Normal West. HAILEY POCIC 2000 N. Linden, #F204, Normal, IL 61761 630/863-3783 Reading, Writing, Math K - 8 B.A. Elem Ed with endorsements in language arts and social Studies, M.A. Reading (in progress) 5 years teaching, 9 years tutoring HEATHER RYS 2602 Carrington, Bloomington, IL 61705 815/483-8481 K 8th Master s in Reading 8 years SUSAN SCHWULST 2603 Wedgewood Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704 309/662-3646 Algebra 1, Algebra 2, College Algebra, Geometry High school only BA in University of Florida; BS math education from ISU 22 years teaching math at NCHS/NCWHS CHERYL SHERRARD 316 W. Summit Street, Normal, IL 61761 630/732-0870 Reading, Math, Language Arts, Etc. Certified Teacher 25+ years 25+ years of Teaching and/or Tutoring Experience DAWN SMITH 3106 Eagle Crest Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 309/830-1529 Math remedial or Challenge 2-5 Unit 5 teacher since 1982. I have taught K-5 grade and taught 5 years of just Math at Towanda Elem. I currently teach 3 rd grade at Grove Elementary. Graduated from Eureka College and earned my Masters in 2008. I have tutored Unit 5 students during the school year and the summer for the last 5 years. I tutor at the NPL and spend 40-45 minutes one on one with your son or daughter. SUSAN STEINBACH 205 Kreitzer Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701 309/820-8161 Reading, Language Arts, Math 3-5 Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Bachelors in Elem. Ed with Middle School Endorsement; Language Art, Science, and Social Studies Concentrations I have taught fifth grade in Unit 5 for the past nine years, and have nine previous years of teaching both fourth and fifth grade 4
JENNIFER STOLBOM 200 Veronica Way, Normal, IL 61761 309/661-0417 Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies or Science K - 8 Education degree 13 years of teaching experience I have tutored students Kindergarten through 8 th grade most of the summers in between. I have also taught summer school. LAUREN UZZO 14610 Margo Lane, Bloomington, IL 61705 773/860-0574 Math, Reading 1-5 Math Intervention, Reading Recovery 15 years DEVIN WILSON 501 N. Parkside Rd., Normal, IL 61761 wilsondw@unit5.org Math Geometry, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 BA From EIU in w/ secondary certification, 9/10 classes for MS in from ISU 4 years of teaching high school math at NCWHS STEPHANIE WOODY 902 N. Madision, Bloomington, IL 61701 309/275-9572 Reading, Writing, Math, Word Study (Spelling), Social Studies and Science K - 5 I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from ISU in 2011. During my employment with Unit 5 I have attended Numerous trainings on Reader s, Writer s and Math Workshops, Words Their Way, and utilizing technology and assessment I volunteered for many years in my mother s Kindergarten classroom. I student taught at Benjamin elementary in 3 rd grade. I have taught 4 th grade at Oakdale Elementary for four years. During this time I have worked with English Language Learners and students with special needs. 5