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Shea: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success...
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
John: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and interesting. In college, I was a part time tutor for our university's tutoring center, tutoring other college students and helping them with their language and writing skills. I have also participated in various after-school tutoring programs and standardized-test tutoring programs....
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Grace: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching artist with Seesaw Theatre, a company she helped found that creates multi-sensory theatrical experiences for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has experience working with students ages 5-18 and with individuals of varying abilities.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Lauren: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ in college!), reading books and articles, cooking all kinds of food, and hanging out on the internet.
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT
Kandice: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful learning experiences. I always find relevant, hands on ways to engage students in learning, resulting in improved performance. I am tutor in a variety of subjects, but am most excited about Reading, Writing, Phonics, Elementary Math,...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching
Brendan: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
I'm happy to help with any math, reading, or writing concerns you may have. I've worked with many different students with many different backgrounds and ability levels, and even if your situation is unusual there's a good chance I've dealt with something like it before.
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Beloit College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Dominican University - Masters, Special Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Christen: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...5th grade tutor. I loved being able to see the tangible growth in my students' confidence and ability to complete their schoolwork. At Purdue I joined College Mentors for Kids and was able to tutor 2nd graders while pursuing my degree. I look forward to using these past experiences combined with my current role in...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Adrianne: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Catherine: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
I love school and learning and would love to have the opportunity to pass that onto the next generation.... My teaching philosophy focuses on visualization of concepts to promote a deeper understanding, which ultimately means a lasting understanding. Focus on how to help the student get to that point.... In a first session, I would introduce myself to my student so they feel comfortable, ask them about themselves to open the dialogue and make them feel...
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University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, Environmental Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Elana: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...am also a professional actor in Chicago, and while earning my BFA in Theatre, I studied script analysis, design, performance and theatre history. I absolutely love to teach Shakespeare, and I have years of experience performing and bringing his texts to life in an understandable and entertaining way, so let's dive right in! In my...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting
Tami: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...plans geared to all learning styles. -Provided students with an expansive pathway to learning and sense of self. -Excels in presenting various content through: - Incorporating hands on creative learning activities - Engaging technological learning ----Collaborative and independent engagement -Experienced teacher in the development and follow through of student "504" Plans. -Trained in Best Practices...
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Northern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Misty: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...in a small, private school has afforded me the opportunity to develop both my counseling and teaching skills. I've learned that forming authentic relationships with students and their families can bolster the learning process. When working with students, I try to personalize the content to their interests whenever possible. I also try to give appropriate...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
The University of Tennessee-Martin - Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Rebecca: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...in reading development. I graduated with a degree in elementary education from the University of Maryland in 2015 where I became certified to teach K-6. Since my undergraduate experience, I have taught and tutored in English and Hebrew, working with individuals, small groups, and after school classes. I love getting to work with individual students...
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University System of Maryland - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Amy: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
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Lewis: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...to help them get through any obstacles in the topic they choose to have me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested...
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University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, French
Northwestern University - PHD, Linguistics
Zadian Madhuri: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...study skills, and I can honestly say that I'm equally fanatical about teaching all of them. I'm passionate about teaching the humanities, social sciences, and foreign languages because they've allowed me to expand my creativity beyond anything that I could have imagined, and I'm ecstatic to teach STEM subjects because I learned from my hands-on,...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Megan: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...and academic ability grow throughout the year. This is my second year teaching in Chicago Public Schools and one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Sarah: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...a 2nd grade teacher and graduate student at DePaul studying Bicultural Bilingual education. I have experience with teaching, tutoring, nannying, and camp counseling. I am from Arkansas, but I am living in Chicago (Go Hawks!). Math is my favorite (and best) subject. I have also dabbled at voice and piano over the years. I look...
Education & Certification
Missouri State University-Springfield - Unknown, Elementary Education
DePaul University - Masters, Bicultural Bilingual Education
Daniela: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Emily: Elmwood Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
...order to guarantee that every child is learning, I individualize the curriculum to each student based off of his or her learning profiles and motivate the students so that they are encouraged, eager, and excited to learn. Not only this, but the children are able to see the improvement that they are making. I have...
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Roanoke College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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