Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving North Chicago, IL

...Real Estate Broker and most importantly, Tutor. I realize these are not the most similar of positions. I have tutored extensively within CPS through the Sit Stay Read non-profit among other organizations. I have tutored many kids with unique and different learning styles. I have also tutored ESL with Heartland Alliance. I graduated from the...

...University studying special education. For all four years of high school, I worked with special needs students in an adaptive P.E. class. I have also been an unofficial tutor for many of my friends, fellow classmates, and siblings over the years. I can tutor a wide range of ages and subjects, but I am most...

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Hello! My name is Sharima Jackson. I am from Waukegan, Illinois. I am currently a 1st grade teacher and I love my job! I believe that all kids can learn and that there is a way to reach everyone. I am very dedicated in my works to make my students become successful.

...to simplify the teaching of foreign languages for students using the most current knowledge in language teaching. As a starting point, I always take into account the group of students in my class before designing the classes. For me, it is a priority to have communication and contact with my fellow teachers to understand the...

...students for the SAT and ACT or writing college application essays because I remember how difficult it was during that time but learned to have fun with the process and would love to help students through this time. I like to share tips on time management and anxiety when taking tests, as it is a...

...Africa. Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge....

...from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy...

...make a living talking about and sharing books with others. As a teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and...

...with honors, a journalist, and magazine founder with four years of teaching experience. I have written cover stories for national magazines and newspapers, and edited scores of writers from around the world. I write every day and love helping find students their own voice. My college entrance essay is held up by Johns Hopkins as...

I have been in education for more than twenty years. I continue to enjoy spending time supporting students outside of the school day, increasing their personal success.

...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 specific problem, but how to master the...

...dedicated to make my students shine! I am freshly graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Business. Focusing on economics, algebra, writing/reading, and college applications, I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Tutoring through high school and my undergraduate experience, I am familiar with...

...University Chicago, majoring in Neuroscience. As a pre medicine student, I have a strong foundation in mathematics and the sciences. I am passionate about learning new things, and I love working with my students to bring this passion into them. Additionally, I can provide assistance with SAT test prep as well as AP testing prep....

...an Art teacher working with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In the past, I've taught Spanish to Preschool through 8th grade, as well as ESL to high schoolers. I have also taught Math (Algebra and Geometry), Language Arts, Science, Art, and Social Studies in Spanish. I love working with students and learners of all ages...

...University, with a Masters from Northern Illinois University. My focus is in middle school Language Arts. As a former 8th grade ELA teacher, I am experienced in all aspects of middle school literature, reading and writing. I have been tutoring for over ten years in K-12 grade math and ELA. My passion is bringing clarity...

...am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I received a Master's in Management following a Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Criminology, Law, and Society. In my undergrad, I founded a registered student organization called Women in Psychology. Within the organization, I ran professional development workshops and it ignited my passion...

...english, essay writing, communications and business. After completing the IB program at an international high school, I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, Business, and Integrated Marketing Communications. I grew up in a Korean household in China, so I am fluent in Korean and Chinese as well. Feel...

...you get that "A"! I have been a teacher for 10 years, and attended Prairie View A&M University (BA-English) and Indiana University (MA-English/History), currently working on my PhD in English. I specialize in rhetoric and composition, technical and creative writing, and literature. I am also well-suited to any subjects in history, the social sciences, and...

...about teaching each of these subjects with real-life objects or concepts (I do have a strong place in my heart of STEM and SEL). I like to structure all my lessons in a way that is appealing, intriguing, and meets the need of each individual student. I believe that education is essential but does not...