Top Elementary School English Tutors serving Skokie
Sonjanita: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Matilda: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...I am aware of the pressures that come with being in school. I have helped tutor underrepresented students for the past four years both in my community and on online volunteer platforms. My primary concern is for students to gain confidence in themselves, and in the subject matter at hand. I have extensive experience tutoring middle school students algebra, trigonometry, social studies, science, reading, writing, and ESL. I also mentored and tutored a 2nd grade...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Amira: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...teach most STEM courses, my favorite subjects to tutor students in are reading and English. Over the past four years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable...
Education & Certification
Spelman College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT English: 33
Caitlin: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...working with virtually every age group. I received my Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Alabama, and have done Spanish tutoring, as well as ESL tutoring and teaching throughout my college years. I am currently a 6th and 7th grade Spanish teacher, so I am familiar with all things espaol! With that, my favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and ESL, and I really enjoy teaching Spanish Literature also! I hope to help students...
Education & Certification
The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Ashwin: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Jack: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...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 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,...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Bilingual Education
Deborah: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...the right support and resources. I adopt a personalized approach, tailoring my teaching methods to each student's learning style and needs. My tutoring style is interactive and engaging, encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and develop a genuine interest in the subject matter. Outside of academia, I enjoy volunteering and community service. My volunteer work at the Mayflower Community, University of Iowa Mobile Clinic, and UnityPoint Health has allowed me to provide companionship and...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Raina: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...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 and received my Master's degree in Reading and Literacy. During that time, I also coached high school slam poetry teams and discovered my talent as a performance poet, which ultimately led me to pursue writing. After leaving education, I received a...
Education & Certification
Stonehill College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Carolina: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
Caring Bilingual (English/Spanish) Elementary School Teacher offering 21 years of experience teaching all subjects to English Language Learners. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching. Great strengths in Dual Language instruction and Mathematics.
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Alexandra: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...then! While I love nothing more than helping someone earn a good grade on a project or an exam, my love for tutoring is driven by the opportunities it allows me to help others cultivate their own unique, long-term set of tools and techniques that are catered specifically to their specific needs and learning styles helping people make small changes that will have long-lasting impacts is truly a dream come true. I have two degrees...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Intelligence, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Derek: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
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.
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Irene: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...of Wisconsin, as well as a former Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade teacher. I love to smile and laugh and am eager to help you find the pathway for reading and writing. As a Reading interventionist, I use the following research-based curriculum to help students learn to read. 1. *Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)* by Fountas and Pinnel - This is a research-based and highly effective curriculum that includes a well-designed balance of phonics, word...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Afnan: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...each need help and will receive it on an individualized level. What is especially useful for students is the use of cues known as prompts in ABA to teach new skills. There are a variety of prompts I use with my learners, depending on their needs, individual preferences, and what is most appropriate in the moment. Prompts are particularly helpful for students who may have learning differences or deficits. This allows me to adapt my...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Cynthia: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...look out for my next new favorite book. My philosophy on learning is that it should be fun! Of course, I work hard with my students, but when we are having fun, I see the learning is effortless, endless, and the student success level in my classroom soars! I knew when I was a little girl I knew wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I LOVED "playing school" and reading and mostly...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Olivet Nazarene University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Nouma: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
My name is Nouma Basharet. I am currently working towards getting me Bachelors of Science in Biology. I volunteer as a substitute teacher as well as work as a teacher aide at times. I believe that education is a means of a better way of living. That is why I believe all children should receive the best education. In my free time I like to read, workout and cook.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nikki: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
Through this tutoring experience I am looking forward to making real connections with students and helping them achieve all that they can. Together we can practice those fundamental reading and writing skills or come up with fun techniques to study for math, science, or Spanish. I can also help teach ESL for any age or grade level! Whatever the topic may be, I guarantee a valuable engaging lesson.
Education & Certification
UW-Whitewater - Bachelor of Science, Education
Carol: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
I enjoy teaching children and seeing them grow. I am especially good at teaching math and science to middle school students. I am also good at teaching algebra skills. I am able to tutor students from preschool through 9th grade and through 12th grade in math. I have an elementary education degree and a teaching minor in math. I am currently teaching high school honors math courses.
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Julia: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...math and science concepts right when the teacher taught them. I had to bridge that gap by reasoning through material on my own, which has equipped me to explain it creatively to others. I also taught myself to take the ACT and have a strong understanding of how to strengthen those test-taking skills. I have worked with young children as a dance teacher for the past three years, and I tutored peers in my high...
Education & Certification
Agnes Scott College - Associate in Arts, International Relations
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Sonia: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
...because they do not understand it or have many issues with it. However, getting the right help and being able to understand the concepts and information presented to them, may allow them to pursue future careers that they may have never thought about before. When a student understands the material given, they are ecstatic and become more interested in the subjects. However, not only are the student's ecstatic, but I am as well that my...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics
Stacey: Skokie Elementary School English tutor
Certified Elementary School English Tutor in Skokie, il
I am a 6th year teacher who is dedicated to helping students be engaged and interested in their learning.
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
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