Carefully selected, highly-credentialed Phonics tutors in Northbrook, IL
"I am grateful for my educational opportunities; I know I would not be where I am today if it were not for the dedication of certain teachers in my life. These are the teachers who went above and beyond--meeting with me after school, engaging me in dynamic conversations, challenging me to pursue my dreams, and ultimately developing within me a love of learning. I want to help cultivate this desire for learning in others. I am a good listener, and I recognize that each student is unique."
My Education
- Duke University - BA, English and Theater Studies
- Brown University - MFA, Acting
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, French, College Essays, Phonics, Essay Editing, Writing, Reading
"I lived in Brazil for six months where I taught English to elementary school kids, and after that experience, I realized that teaching and tutoring give you some of the best feelings you could ever have. Watching someone learn, understand, and grow and knowing that you've helped in that process is incredibly fulfilling. My teaching style is very easy to work with. I like to see what the students know first, then work with them in a way that builds upon their strengths while tackling their weaknesses, so that they never feel left behind or confused." ...
My Education
- The Ohio State University - BA, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tutoring Subjects:
Spanish, French, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, History, Writing, Phonics, Essay Editing, College Essays
"I've found that this demeanor is great for teaching. By combining it with a sense of humor, my students are able to grasp what's so great about words: they're the backbone of stories. Whatever is needed, be it micro (grammar or mechanics), macro (essay editing and creative writing), or test prep, I can help students of any age become better readers, writers, and test-takers. This leads to not only short-term perks like better grades and increased test comprehension, but long-term perks such as complete confidence in an increasingly digital world. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with an English degree in ...
My Education
- U of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - BA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT, Phonics, History, Reading, ACT Math, Writing, Essay Editing, ACT Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT Science, ACT Writing, ACT English
"I spent 13 years working as a veterinary technician at various animal hospitals throughout Illinois. As my skills progressed, I trained coworkers in animal nursing. Coworkers praised my patience and knowledge and recommended my teaching skills.
While working as veterinary technician, I volunteered at a local private school assisting teachers in the preschool and elementary settings. My passion for mentoring students grew, and I found myself changing careers and now supervise students in the After School Care program."
My Education
- Lake Land College - AS, Biological Sciences
- Southern Illinois University - BS, Zoology
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, Anatomy, Reading
"For more than three years I have had the privilege of tutoring undergraduate and graduate students at the University of North Florida while interning, teaching and tutoring K - 12 students in the Florida public school system. As I pursue my MS in journalism from Northwestern University, my editing and critical reading experience makes me an effective, positive and professional tutor. In addition, my English and secondary education minors give me a strong background in nearly every research topic and discipline. No topic, assignment or preparation is ever out of reach for my students, and it is my personal mission to prove that to ...
My Education
- University of North Florida - BS, Communications, Education and English
- Northwestern University - MS, Journalism
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, Essay Editing, French, German, Phonics
"I am extremely proficient in writing, language arts, English, history, and a host of other topics.
I possess superb communication skills and am especially easy to get along with. Your needs as a client are most important to me, and the desire and need to uncover such needs is paramount and priority one with any of my clients.
English and writing are often considered to be some of the most difficult subject areas to tackle, but I am here to assure you that it is quite the opposite."
My Education
- Columbia College in Chicago - Bachelors of Arts, Journalism
- John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Criminal Law
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, Phonics, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Grammar and Mechanics, History, Writing, Reading
" In 2009, I was a teacher's aide for a 3rd grade classroom. During this same school year I worked for Sylvan Learning Center as a teacher after school hours to provide extra support for students up to grade 9 in reading and math. In 2010, I also worked as an instructional aide for grades K-3. I provided students with extra reading time daily, giving them different reading strategies and increasing their reading level."
My Education
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - BS, Elementary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Writing, Phonics, Elementary Math, Reading
" My primary tutoring experience comes from my years working as a peer consultant at my school's Writing Center. I assisted other students in their own writing processes and helped them to discover ways to improve their thesis statements, organize their arguments, and convey their points in a formal, academic, but also unique way. Rather than just telling them the answers, I prefer to guide the student to come up with the best changes to improve their writing. No one can learn how to write when someone just tells you what to say."
My Education
- Wheaton College - BA, English Writing, Psychology
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, Reading, College Essays, Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics
"I have a passion for working with children and especially enjoy the moment when new learning "clicks" with a student. I love tutoring because it allows me to spend one on one time with students. This is when I believe true learning occurs. Outside of tutoring and teaching, I enjoy running marathons, swimming, reading, and traveling with people I love!."
My Education
- Pacific Lutheran University - BA, Social Work/Spanish
- National Louis University - MAT, Special Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Spanish, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics
" My experience has been with primarily middle and high school students in urban settings and I appreciate and understand the need for differentiation based on the diversity of student needs and learning styles. I look at education as a series of building blocks, or skill sets. I believe in repetition and mastering of skill sets before proceeding to the next levels. It is important to learn and know the basics because they provide the foundation for further learning."
My Education
- Harrington College of Design - BA, Interior Design
- Indiana University Northwest - MA, Secondary English Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
SSAT, Reading, HSPT Prep, Grammar and Mechanics, Writing, ISEE, College Essays, Phonics, Essay Editing
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