Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving East Chicago, IN

My name is Terri Palluzzi and I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I was a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at...

I'm an Undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago in the Education program. I am studying Bilingual/Bi-cultural and Elementary Education as a major. I truly believe the key to a bright future begins in the classroom, and that each student deserves the chance to succeed in school and beyond. I strive to do all I can...

...tutor Public Speaking, a subject I've developed a deep appreciation for through presentations, leadership experiences, and community involvement. I believe public speaking is a skill that can open doors, and I'm passionate about helping students build confidence and find their voice! In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels and essays, going on long walks...

...I also provide standardized test prep (SAT and ACT), as well as college admissions essay writing and workshopping. I love to work with all students, as I have experience mentoring and working with children, individuals with autism, and adults. I understand firsthand the immense value and opportunity that education holds, and consequently, the importance of...

Hello fellow leaners! I am currently Master's student at Middlebury College in Vermont, studying French. I have lived in France for the past two years, teaching English in primary schools. I have had two years of teaching experience working in classroom and working at online companies such as Varsity Tutors. I am TESOL certified (Teaching...

...and history because they offer opportunities to strengthen both problem-solving and critical thinking skills. My tutoring style is structured, encouraging, and focused on long-term understanding. I aim to make complex ideas clear and manageable while supporting students in becoming independent learners. Approaching concepts from multiple angles helps students understand not just how to solve a...

I have been an educator my entire adult life. I began in early childhood to work and be "Mom" at the same time. I followed my own chidlren through their grades. I taught grade school when they attended grade school, middle school, then high school. Now I am an adjunct college professor and train educators...

I love teaching and know how to make teaching fun as well as effective. I have a positive outgoing demeanor which enables me to relate well to children of all ages and abilities.I have taught all elementary school grades, levels and subjects. My expertise is in teaching reading and language arts. My last teaching job...

...to be motivated to do better, and obviously not receiving the reward is punishment enough. My biggest tool in the classroom is affirmation I've come to understand confidence is key to success and performance. Unfortunately, many children have not had confidence built in them to express what they know or courage to work on their...

Born in California, but raised in Connecticut, I found my cultural balance and home in Chicago, enjoying all the blues and greens of the "best coast" landscape. Before moving here, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Secondary Education, from Stonehill College in Massachusetts. I enjoyed a 10-year career in teaching...

...am very passionate when it comes to helping out children with learning disabilities. As I want to make a change in that community to help them be able to pursue their dream careers without any obstacles. In my spare time, I like to go for runs and join little marathons. I also like to paint...

...Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of goals and expectations positively as well as consistently has enhanced over time creating a nurturing/safe environment where learning can thrive. Education: Undergrad -...

...work on targeted curricular goals that are aligned to state learning standards. As a tutor, I aim to make all of my students feel seen, valued, and consistently heard when navigating their challenges with both academic content and executive functioning skills. My tutoring style is one that provides individualized and differentiated supports and centers students'...

I work hard to get to know each individual student, their needs, and the ways in which they learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A....

I received my Master's Degree in Education from Dominican University, and my Undergrad in English from Columbia College. I have worked as a classroom teacher, a personal tutor, and a teacher in the library for the Chicago Public Libraries Foundation. I have taught a variety of subjects, and have tutored students on all levels, from...

...to view students as individuals with their own goals and styles of learning. I emphasize the importance of understanding students on an individual basis and adapting my approach to fit their needs. My work in the special education field has taught me that flexibility and patience are key when working with students. In my spare...

My experience in research, writing and litigation allows me to teach substantive concepts and strategies in taking the MBE. My writing experience also allows me to assist young writers in critical thinking and analysis.

...to teach and spread the joy of music! In general, I think learning is best done when the teacher fully understands their student and the way they learn. It is important for me to recognize when a student isn't grasping a concept so that I can immediately change my teaching strategy. A student who grasps...

...to others as needed, and foster communication with our students. This has been apparent with my previous work experiences as an English, Japanese and Korean tutor, as well as a Spanish teaching assistant and Korean teaching assistant. Additionally, I anticipate that my extensive knowledge of various languages (Korean, Japanese, Spanish and English) will be of...