Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Palatine, IL

...I have taught in NYC for a charter school. My first year I taught fourth grade and this year I taught 6th grade math. My greatest skill is adapting to different age groups and types of learners in order to meet their individual needs. Aside from teaching, I love playing sports and exercising. I just...

...in group and one-on-one lessons) which has really helped me learn to work with kids of different ages, and how to approach different learning styles l. I think the most important part of being a tutor is being able to adapt to the different learning needs of each individual student. Everyone learns in different ways,...

...the areas of middle and high school ELA, history, and science, and I was an elementary literacy specialist two years running for a summer teacher training program at a large elementary school. I have also been a high school principal, and most recently, my full-time job has been to coach high school principals around the...

...want to gain a better understanding of English but have a hard time achieving your learning goals. I believe that all learners are unique and have something special that they can bring to their own education. My goal is to help them express themselves and accept themselves for who they are, as well embrace the...

...in Chemistry/Chemistry Education Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have enjoyed teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test). When I am not conducting research or tutoring,...

...lifelong love of literature. I graduated from University of Wisconsin Green Bay with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Human Development. I am currently completing a masters in early childhood education from National Louis University. From age two, I was fascinated with stories, characters and imagination and excelled in talented and gifted language...

Experienced proofreader, editor with freelance tutoring experience with a demonstrated history of working in business and education. Skilled in critical thinking, editing, and creative & academic writing. Strong media and communication professional with a Master's Degree focused in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University.

...Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through the Park District's Kraft Great Kids Program. I've assisted many...

...(levels 1 - AP) and working/volunteering in schools for 18 years. Previously, I was a Title One Instructor for small group reading and math enhancement and have tutored students from pre-school age to adults. Additionally, I lived and studied in Dijon, France for a year and volunteered with English students in a French high school....

...had the drive to do such. I learned a lot from him. Education nurtures the person, not just the mind, and I see that as my tutoring goal. Getting to know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of trust is established, only then can true learning occur....

...may not realize that you are learning almost all of the time. New people, new situations, and new concepts are always coming into your daily awareness. Of course some things may be more exciting for you to discover and explore than other subjects. That's natural. But if you get yourself into the right mindset, you...

I am a high school English teacher who has a passion for education and my finger on the pulse of what students need to be successful. I am flexible, reliable, and funny (in my humble opinion!) and I look forward to working with you.

...provide additional practice, but they also increase student engagement. I create individualized and differentiated programs for students of all ages, learning styles, skill levels, and needs. I can simply help students with their homework or I can create an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I always want to make sure that students are satisfied...

...at the University of Southern California. I am a computer science and business administration major and also have a minor in Chinese. I have a very strong background in math and science. I am also a strong test taker and can definitely help with standardized testing. Hit me up if you wanna get those grades...

...the health sciences. As a future medical professional, biology will be undeniably useful in almost any health-related matter I approach. A particular subject that is linked with both biology and medicine is genetics. Genetics is the area of biology that intrigues me the most. The ability to be informed of our predisposition to certain traits...

...given all the data on learning environments and learners, one cannot deny that the ideal learning environment is one which incorporates real-life experience as much as possible and when not possible, provides for simulations of real-life settings using technology to bring the world to the learner and the learner to the world. Learners see relevance...