About
Personally, my name is Ileana and I live on the beach. My passion is ocean and specifically loggerhead turtles conservation. We need to preserve the wonderful gift of oceanic life for future generati... ons.
Professionally, I am a dedicated tutor with 15+ years of experience improving student grades by focusing on total comprehension with targeted lessons in a variety of subject areas.
You, the student will receive a high degree of subject expertise. LET'S GET IT DONE!!read more
Education
Miami Dade County Public Scools
Reading Endorsement, Reading K-12
2013 - 2013
Florida International University
Ap Teacher Certification, Us Government and Politics
2013 - 2013
Nova Southeastern University
Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership
1993 - 1994
University of Miami
Master's Degree, Instructional Technology
1982 - 1983
Experience
Virtual Tutor Instructor
Carnegie Learning
Apr 2023 - present
I interact virtually with students present and review concepts while offering encouragement and sup... port.read more
Instructor/Tutor/Trainer
Biotech @ Richmond Heights 9-12
Aug 2016 - Sep 2021
Observed students' progression to determine cognitive development while using the Remedial Intensive... Reading Course. Utilized web based reading intervention programs and video/remote lessons. 78% of the students in the IR course passed the SAT, FSA and FAIR standardized exams demonstrating the effectiveness of intervention strategies.
Created lessons were students registered in the AP United States Government and Politics course progressed and acquired skills outlined in the course’s framework. A culture of learning and growth was created. Students participated in video/remote lessons. 80% of AP students received scores of 3 or more and earned college credits.read more
Instructor/Tutor/Trainer
MAST @ Homestead High School
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Taught students master critical thinking skills and grammar through the English Honors course. Creat... ed challenging lessons where students read different literary genres and composed essays with organization and flow. 100% of students passed the class.
Motivated students registered in the AP United States Government and Politics course to acquire skills outlined in the course’s framework. Students presented assignments in digital forms. A collaborative culture was established. 75% of AP students received scores of 3 or more and earned college credits. Taught students master critical thinking skills and grammar through the English Honors course. Created challenging lessons where students read different literary genres and composed essays with organization and flow. 100% of students passed the class.read more
Reading Coach/Tutor
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Aug 2009 - Jun 2013
Tutored and observed ESL students become proficient in English language skills. Utilized web based ... programs intended to accelerate reading achievement through personalized intervention. Evident improvements in standardized ELA test scores in the lowest 25 percentile were achieved.
Provided professional development support and modeled strategies to improve teaching practices. Through goal setting and monitoring of students, ELA stanine test scores improved from the low 2's to scores of 5 and above .read more