Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Lincoln Park, IL

...World History, and I would love to impart the passion I have for those topics onto others. I believe that an essential part of learning is fostering a strong feeling of curiosity, something that can only happen in an environment in which a student truly enjoys their studies. My teachers went out of their way...

...was able to learn so much from them. I have 20 years of education experience. I have tutored students from age 4 to 40 in reading, phonics, writing, math, study skills, homework support, and ACT and SAT prep. My favorite subject to tutor would be language arts. I love working with students on reading, writing,...

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.

...to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Economics at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I earned my Masters in Education at North Park University. My teaching philosophy centers on a student centered approach. My tutoring style is laid back, allowing the students to show me what they know already and then to...

...tutoring job at a local college and worked with children as a camp counselor. I am currently a biomedical engineering student at the University of Michigan and am considering pursuing a minor in the business school. I tutor mainly in mathematics but can help in a variety of subjects, like reading and writing. My teaching...

My experience tutoring students from various backgrounds has taught me the importance of creating a personalized lesson plans, addressing each student's strengths and weaknesses to maximize their potential.

As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!

...strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be. I have taken classes in teaching and taught, in classrooms, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science, and, my personal favorite, Math, at the Elementary and Middle School levels. In...

...repetition, making it easier for young learners to absorb and retain the language. My ESL lessons are interactive and student-centered, focusing on real-world communication skills while building confidence in speaking, listening, and reading. I've worked with students from diverse backgrounds and tailor each session to fit their learning goals and pace. Beyond teaching, I'm also...

...on the pedagogy of conservation and environmental science. I have spent the last five years educating students k-12. My favorite topics to help students with are ecology and environmental science! However, I have a diverse background and am confident I can help with everything from reading and writing to economics and statistics! I like to...

...English teacher through AmeriCorps City Year, and have tutored multiple people throughout the last three years. I am currently working on obtaining my TEFL certification which gives me an even deeper understanding of the structures needed to be a successful English and ESL teacher. I have worked with students within a wide age range. In...

...with over 39 years of experience in planning, preparing, and teaching well-developed engaging lessons which spark students' interests, and promote enjoyment of ongoing learning. Effectively and appropriately differentiating instruction to meet all student's learning styles, taking different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities into consideration. My goal is to help students grow academically and socially in a...

...accepted an offer to become Director of Brain Boosters. My position allowed me to work directly and indirectly with students ages 5-12. Also, I educated and supported all of our college-age and adult tutors. During my time as Director, I gave birth to two boys. After the birth of my second son, I pursued and...

...or play in mariachis for years. All of these experiences have taught me how to support many different types of personalities and learning styles. I want to get to know my students, create a safe space for them to ask questions, and find out which ways they learn best. I find creative solutions, examples, and...

...with Organic Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the most excited responses. I am a firm believer in the 'growth mindset,' where a topic deemed difficult is one that will become easy with practice and understanding. For me, the sentence...

...participation in cross-cultural communication, I understand what it's like to make mistakes when communicating. Therefore, engaging with the right tools and resources is essential for improving our ability to communicate confidently. Prior engagement in the classroom has also inspired me to find creative ways for students to clear their minds by sorting out information so...

...addresses each student's unique needs, interests, and strengths, which fosters confidence and skills essential for academic success. I am particularly passionate about creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to explore and learn from their mistakes. This approach has proven effective in both English and Middle School Math, where I employ strategies...

...assistance to each individual. As of January, I possess a set of Bachelor's degrees, one in Political Science and the other in Asian Studies, from the University of Utah. In studying various subjects at the University of Utah, I was able to develop expertise in diverse topics, had the opportunity to tutor and teach others...

...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 the key to learning everything and makes it possible to keep learning for your entire life. When I'm not teaching I enjoy reading (all...

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.