Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Fox Lake, IL

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish in 2021. Now, I currently teach English to elementary school students and tutor Spanish. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I can speak conversational Polish.

...is my daily goal. Professionally, I have taught third, fifth, and sixth grades in public elementary schools, middle and high school English and literature in private schools, and adults in a variety of settings. Although I enjoy teaching all subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is reading. Why is that? I believe that reading is...

...I have been certified to teach in New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois. In Illinois I have been certified as an early education teacher as well as a teacher for grades up to grade 9. In conjunction with my library degree from the University of Chicago I wrote a thesis analyzing children's literature.

...I specialize in elementary-level math, particularly in teaching fractions and early algebra concepts. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Sociology from Boston College, I bring a creative and engaging approach to my sessions. I believe in tailoring my lessons to fit each student's interests and learning style, which helps them connect with the...

...figure out what learning style they work best with and I go from there. My goal is to help the student to reach their goal. I love working with kids; in my free time I babysit my two nephews and I also coach travel softball. I have experience tutoring all ages through High School.

...Social Work. In the fall, I'll begin my Master's of Social Work with a focus on working with children and families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a...

...effective learning, and I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to express themselves. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring new reading materials and presenting innovative teaching techniques at educational conferences, further fueling my commitment to literacy and student success. I can also support graduate students in preparing for the PRAXIS Examination...

...Biology. I am currently attending Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Utah. I was a Teaching Assistant for Physics Lab at LUC; therefore, I have experience working with others and tutoring. I have taken my DAT, and I received a a high score. I enjoy tutoring for DAT, amongst many other...

...systems to minimize the impacts of environmental pollution on public health. I eventually received a graduate scholarship from the Society of Women's Engineers to complete my Master of Systems & Controlling Engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University. I have always been committed to helping students and started tutoring in college and throughout my career...

...and I can tell you no one is too old (or too young!) to learn some new tricks. What I'm really passionate about is language learning. I find it really fun! It's something I enjoy teaching and practicing with my students. Once you understand another language, it's like every Spanish teacher you've ever had says;...

...Family Parish, mainly working with children ages 2-10. I have also tutored elementary reading and math to children in my neighborhood. I can tutor in a broad range of subject matter, but I especially love tutoring elementary/middle school math, elementary/middle school reading and writing, high school English (grammar/syntax, reading, essay writing/editing, paper writing, etc.), and...

...Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. I also have my Associate's Degree in Business Administration and I graduated with honors. I will be able to cater to any type of style of learning that works best for my students and always make sure to celebrate my student's successes with them as we conquer different skills!

...test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing. I have a passion for the written word because I feel it is often times the best way to communicate - a way to express our thoughts and feelings in an organized and structured manner, in our...

...Pinnel - This is a research-based and highly effective curriculum that includes a well-designed balance of phonics, word work, comprehension, fluency, and writing instruction in a motivating and digestible manner during each lesson. I have seen students make great gains using this program. * 2.* *Phonemic Awareness* by Heggerty - This highly effective curriculum helps...

...tutoring for the last four years. While I most commonly worked with younger students in the beginning, I gradually took on an influx of older students as my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my...

...numerous standardized test scores at the 99+ percentile. My test scores include a 35 on the ACT (36 in Math and 35 in English, Reading, and Science) and a 800 on SAT Math Level II. I am very experienced and prepared as a tutor. I've worked with students from numerous educational backgrounds and helped them...

...problems, way to remember formulas, and other strategies to improve their test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science to life....

...wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I LOVED "playing school" and reading and mostly having fun with my mom! This childhood of mine has shaped my teaching philosophy immensely. As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary...

...making students understand the concepts and being able to understand why something is the way that it is, rather than just loading students with overwhelming information to memorize. I'm a pre-medical student doing a gap year before medical school so I'm in the process of applying to medical school right now! I'm extremely interested in...

...I am a firm believer in education and finding ways that any student can succeed in and out of the classroom. I believe that education is so important for the future and I try to have my students gain the same outlook. While I tutor numerous subjects, I am most passionate about English and Math...