Award-Winning AIMS Tutors serving Oak Forest, IL

...Bachelor of Science in Special and Elementary Education. I am also certified by the state of Arizona to teach elementary grades kindergarten through eighth, special education kindergarten through twelfth, and multicultural education. Currently I am teaching third grade at a public elementary school in Phoenix. During my undergraduate degree work I was fortunate enough to...

...Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a...

...Writing, Rhetoric, and Literacies. For over 10 years, I have devoted much of my time to my own education as well as helping others succeed academically alongside me. Tutoring helped put me through university, and I intend to continue to help others succeed in academic and artistic endeavors for the rest of my life. As...

...retiring after 28 years, I taught 7th grade math, 7th grade pre-algebra, 6th grade world history, 7th grade history, and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science. I have also worked with middle school students doing math and science STAAR test preparation during the school day and after school. I am thankful to be able to...

...to express themselves and tell their stories. What I didn't realize immediately was how much they were impacting my life. I was entangled in these young people's experiences and they welcomed me with open arms. I began to learn Xhosa, which allowed us to share the role of teacher and student. My personal and professional...

...impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both...

...Michigan University and my Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. I have worked as a math teacher and high school principal, and throughout these years I have tutored students in small groups and one-on-one. I love working with students and helping them fall in love with math. I tutor all level levels...

...and help students unlock their full potential. With a passion for personalized learning, I adapt my teaching approach to suit each student's unique needs, making even the most challenging subjects approachable and engaging. I pride myself on creating a supportive, interactive environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, embrace challenges, and celebrate their progress....

...believe in focusing on the objective on hand while treating every student as an individual. Extensive knowledge and high test scores are worthless if the teacher cannot impart that knowledge on the student. I do this using my sense of humor, mnemonic devices, and being relatable which makes learning interesting and relevant. Students have told...

...K-9. I also have a master's degree in education and a K-12 library media endorsement. I have taught for fifteen years. For twelve years I taught middle school English and loved every second of it. Currently I teach 5th and 6th grade ELA and math, and I am also enjoying that. I can tutor math,...