Top Phonics Tutors serving Oak Park
Molly: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Jack: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Katie: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...2009 and my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Rebecca: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...goals. Standardized tests can be daunting - particularly at the graduate level - and nothing is more gratifying than assisting someone in surpassing that milestone and watching them succeed in their future endeavors. Apart from the nuts and bolts of testing, I believe that critical thinking is important both academically and in our personal lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Zach: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...the Sciences. I recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Kris: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Shea: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Meehan. This quote is a direct 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 of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Christen: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...a native of the south suburbs of Chicago. I currently work full-time for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. I've always had a strong interest in helping children reach their goals and volunteered with the children's ministry at my church and later became a youth soccer referee and coach. My senior year of high school, through my involvement in National Honor Society, I was given the opportunity to become a 5th grade tutor. I loved...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Rachel: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, Math, and Art. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis and volleyball, doing art projects, reading, writing, and...
Education & Certification
Goshen College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
John: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...received my Bachelor of Arts in English Education. Since graduation, I have experienced many wonderful teaching and tutoring opportunities. Currently, I teach writing, grammar, British Literature, and Contemporary Literature at one of the oldest alternative high schools in the nation. I began teaching Survey of Literature and American Literature at the high school level ten years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature in a "No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Adrianne: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...them achieve their academic potential. My tutoring experience extends back more than a decade. Since early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger 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...
Education & Certification
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
Christine: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...an actress, and crossword puzzle lover. I think creativity is the key to learning, so I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative artist, so I can also help you with essays and research papers. I have been a public speaking coach...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelors, Theatre
University of California-San Diego - Masters, Acting
Nick: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...for the University of Wisconsin. While I love the classroom, I have come to see that one-on-one instruction is the most effective and rewarding for both teachers and students. Now that I am in Chicago, I am eager to provide that kind of individualized instruction to help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to me,...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Brandon: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...BA in History with cognates in Math and Physics. I had the opportunity to travel extensively through western Europe as an undergraduate student, and I participated in a semester-long study abroad program in the United Kingdom. These experiences led me to pursue graduate studies abroad in Ireland, and I received my MA in History from University College, Cork in 2007. While preparing my applications to doctoral programs in the U.S. and Canada, I had the...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Aline: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science and chose to minor in Education because I wanted to be better equipped for my roles as a mentor and tutor. During college I provided homework help and college preparation for high school students in Oakland and I worked as a literacy tutor for elementary aged children. Since graduation, I gained three years of experience as an after...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Brandee: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...
Education & Certification
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus - Bachelors, Human Services
Kunwal: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Punjab, Pakistan and NYC. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College with a BA in Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies and insights. I have years of experience teaching test prep (SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, MCAT, USMLEs) and specialize in learning disorders, ADHD, and graduate and medical prep.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Blake: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...over 10 years. I taught English as a foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
Katelynn: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
With over five years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to achieve those goals. ... I believe every student has the ability to succeed academically. I provide...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720
Shelby: Oak Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.... I work with students to...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Private Phonics Tutoring in Oak Park, IL
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Phonics and phonological awareness is an essential step in teaching children how to communicate. It covers the relationships between sounds and words. A student who struggles in phonics can fall behind in spelling and speech later on in life. It can also have a negative impact on reading. Therefore, it's important to develop a strong foundation in phonics. Try working with a tutor when you don't feel like your student is getting the individual attention he or she needs at school. Varsity Tutors can assist families in connecting with a tutor in Oak Park who can try to help students understand the concepts of phonics.
Before you could help your child improve his or her phonics abilities, you need to know where their greatest struggles are occurring. A skilled phonics tutor in Oak Park, IL, can assess your student's abilities to try to help them perform his or her best in phonics. Your tutor will measure phonemic awareness, your child's ability to hear and make rhymes, as well as the grasp of short vowels and long vowels. After a comprehensive evaluation, your tutor will be able to design a customized plan that can tackle the challenges your student faces and help to increase performance and comfort. Children who struggle with phonics can feel embarrassed and anxious in the classroom, and that will only set them back in other subjects. Keep your student confident and successful by having them work one-on-one with a phonics tutor.
Varsity Tutors can find you an expert phonics tutor in Oak Park who can develop a study plan that is designed specifically with your child in mind. The study sessions will embrace the ways that your student learns best, and he or she will enjoy the engaging and supportive study environment that their tutor creates. Your convenience and schedule will be taken into consideration, and you can arrange for the tutor to meet with your child in-person or face-to-face online. This will be a positive experience for your student, and the tutoring benefits will be immediately seen.
Phonics is a necessary foundation for your child's success in reading, writing, and understanding the rules and forms of grammar and speech. Be proactive about getting help and set your student up for a lifetime of success. Connecting with an individual tutor will teach your child that asking for and accepting help is a powerful way to try to improve their academic potential. For help connecting with phonics tutors in Oak Park, IL, contact the educational directors at Varsity Tutors today.
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