About Linnea
I have 17 years teaching experience as an elementary ESL teacher in Minnesota with students from about 20 different countries and many language backgrounds. In 2019 I was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. It makes my day to see students proud of reaching each goal they set out to conquer! I've worked with students on English listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and phonics goals, as well as language-related content goals (science, math, social studies, etc) in order to improve test-taking skills. While learning, we try to keep things fun with TPR movements, music, mnemonics, game-style learning activities, etc., as it helps our brain remember when we feel at ease. However, I also keep high expectations so students grow as much as possible. That's why my students feel proud of their accomplishments - they worked hard and earned it!
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Bachelor
Bethel University
2003 - 2007
Minnesota Teaching License
Minnesota Teaching License - Minnesota Department of Education
2017 - 2022
Identity Document
Provided
Criminal Record Check
Provided
Subjects
Algebra 1
Alphabet Recognition and Phonics
American Studies
Beginner Reading
Beginning Algebra
Childhood Studies
Christianity
Creative Writing
Cursive Hand Writing
ESL English as a Second Language
ESOL
Elementary Education
Elementary English
Elementary Math
Elementary Music
Elementary Science
Elementary Social Studies
Elementary Writing
English
Essay Writing
Fiction Writing
GED
General English Proficiency Test
Grammar
Handwriting
Letters and Words
Listening
Listening and Speaking
Magnets
Money and Time
Music Theory
Non-Fiction Writing
Number Patterns
Parts of Speech
Phonetics
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Phonology
Piano
Poetry
Poetry Composition
Punctuation
Reading
Rhythm
Secondary English
Spanish
Speaking
Spelling
Standard English
TEFL
Tables and Graphs
Verb Tense
Vocabulary Development
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WORK EXPERIENCE
EL Teacher
South Washington County Schools
Sep 2007 -
Aug 2020
Specialities
*Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Training - with this, I learn to identify student's strengths in communication and as learners. Then, I try to build and bridge to skills that were more challenging for the student.
*In addition to working with typical learners in kindergarten through high school, I also have experience teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. I was excited to collaborate with linguistic specialists from throughout the United States on developing Alternate Language standards for students who have additional cognitive challenges other than learning English. These experiences have added more variety of strategies to my teaching toolbox.
*In addition to working with typical learners in kindergarten through high school, I also have experience teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. I was excited to collaborate with linguistic specialists from throughout the United States on developing Alternate Language standards for students who have additional cognitive challenges other than learning English. These experiences have added more variety of strategies to my teaching toolbox.
Feedback
Parker
Linnea is very kind, organized and has patience. My son enjoys working her greatly! I highly recommend.
Rhett
We’ve loved tutoring with Linnea! We hope we can tutor with her again!
Steve
we really liked all of it. Keep doing what you're doing, changing things up to keep it interesting for the kiddos. Thanks!!!
Javier
She was great! I was able to finish my homework and learned the lesson.
Malalai
it was amazing
All subjects
Elementary,
Middle School,
High School,
Kindergarten
Subjects I can teach