Top Phonics Tutors serving River Forest
Tasha: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
I am passionate about teaching and learning. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding to actively be a part of processes that foster academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth for children.
Education & Certification
Talladega College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jacksonville State University - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Loyola University-Chicago - Doctor of Education, School Psychology
Emily: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...at Northwestern because my institution demanded that I engage beyond the textbook and into the realm of community and culture. While in school, I pursued a variety of opportunities with various populations and demographics. From tutoring children in reading who were diagnosed with dyslexia to mentoring students in the Chicago Public School system, I've constantly...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Dawn: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...a Mom of five children and I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have a passion and excitement for teaching and learning. I believe in connecting with my students then together we can tackle the academics. I believe every child can learn and children learn differently! So if one way doesn't work...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Saint Xavier University - Masters, Reading specialist
Jena: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...Road in Cleveland, Ohio I yanked my hand away from my mother and bolted towards the bus yelling "okay, bye!" I had no idea she was crying until she told me years later. I wasn't even afraid of the new experience of riding the school bus. I was so excited by school and learning that...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Christina: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
I have been teacher for more than 14 years, and during that time I have instructed and tutored students from virtually every grade level. I attained my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2013. and completed my Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2017. I currently teach diverse learners (special education) in grades 1-6.
Education & Certification
Florida International University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Nova Southeastern University - Doctor of Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Magdalene: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...I have served as a K-12 teacher and learning specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Neuroscience
Jack: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...excited about learning. I believe that finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Kunwal: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...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,...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Liz: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, History
Simmons College - Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Nicholas: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...science to math, english to history, allows us to have new lenses through which to see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the world around us. Knowledge is critical for one's own success in the world as well as a requisite for...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, English / Biology
National-Louis Univeristy - Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Jeff: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...about working with students in groups or one-on-one to get better class results. I guide students interactively through material so they can get a better understanding of course skills and concepts. I enjoy seeing the looks on students' faces when they grasp material they have been struggling with. Over the years, I have worked with...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Radio and Television
University of Missouri-Columbia - Doctor of Philosophy, Communication, General
Traci: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...worked with students of all ability levels, and now raising a special needs child, I can truly relate to the importance of differentiating instruction. My hope is that students can learn, through my tutoring, that there is not a "one size fits all" solution to their problems. I will engage your student in whatever they...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Roosevelt University - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Eleanor: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having fun. While...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Emily: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
Hi! I have been an elementary school teacher for 6 years, and I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. I'm excited to work with you to help you achieve your learning goals!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
DePaul University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Kevin : River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...exams (SAT and ACT) with a primary focus on Reading Comprehension and Language and Writing (grammar). I've had quite the personal academic journey: after earning my BS in Molecular and Cell Biology from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I was accepted into The University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry. Out of nearly...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36
Katie: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...virtually and so I'm very comfortable engaging elementary students online. I was a national merit scholar at the #1 high school in Florida/6th in the U.S., and graduated with a degree in elementary education from Wheaton College in 2018. I have a current Illinois teaching license with endorsements in K-6 teaching (all subjects) ESL for...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Education
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 770
Adam: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...on my third college degree - a post-baccalaureate degree in computer science. My previous degrees are in engineering and architecture. I will soon have a decade of experience with professors, homework, and tests. And I've been tutoring since the beginning of my college career. I teach for the same reason that I learn - I...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri - Rolla - Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Civil Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Margaret: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...that an education is the most valuable thing in the entire world. That is why I traveled to a developing country to provide an education for the children here. I believe that everyone has the right and deserves an opportunity to learn, that is why I want to tutor, to help others learn. **at this...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Grand Canyon University - Master of Fine Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Kruti: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...concentration in Genetics and Genomics from Northwestern University. Two things I am passionate about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety of subjects ranging from different math and science classes, test prep (ACT, SAT, MCAT,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Illinois College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Tess: River Forest Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in River Forest, IL
...geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
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