Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Westmont, IL

...important and can shape the future of learners. I put efforts to facilitate the learning process for my students and assist them to think outside of the box and become critical thinkers. It is important for me to establish a friendly rapport with my students to create a vibrant learning atmosphere. I like my students...

My name is Terri Palluzzi and I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I was a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School...

...live in Chicago, the windy city. I have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future....

...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 supportive...

...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 obtained my licensure in Pediatric Developmental Therapy for the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. For the past twelve years I maintained my...

...also taught myself to read when I was younger. I'm very passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. I believe that everyone has a special way of learning things. My goal is to teach them how in that special way of learning things. I specialize in teaching students English Language Arts. I believe that every...

...all their work done. Going into high school and having to make the decision of what I wanted to major in, I realized that I love working with kids. Ever since then, I realized that I have a passion for teaching and making sure my students are successful. I work with all my students individually...

...that I have always loved first with the books then the movies. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should not be boring it should be exciting and having the learner want more. I have taught K-8 and now High...

...opposed to simply memorizing the facts & formulas. In working with me, my students learn how to judge their WORK instead of judging themselves. I believe education is more than the information we accumulate in our heads; it is the habits we develop as we revise our outputs and the skills we build to keep...

...the world can be broken down into something smaller, both literally and figuratively. There is no such thing as a concept that is too complex to understand. Any concept can be broken down into things that people understand quite easily. Outside of the classroom, I dedicate most of my time to coaching lacrosse and working...

...is CMAT. (Put on hold currently.) I have experience in working with students who have High Functioning Autism and Autism Type 1. The subjects that I tutor are Psychology, College Level American History, High School Level American History, English and Learning Differences. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, executive functioning, history, psychology, and social...

...student is particularly good in certain subjects I may be the teacher for you. I taught Gifted Enrichment at the high school level for 5 years and assisted in a curriculum redesign. I have also taught gifted elementary students. This is a passion of mine though I am happy to teach any student who needs...

I believe all students can succeed in whatever they put their mind to.

...have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with...

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...to see students understand the workings of mathematics. Finally, as somebody who has been taking standardized tests since grade school, I enjoy helping others understand the workings of standardized tests and the skills (both academic and personal) needed to succeed at them. My teaching approach emphasizes flexibility and empathy; I firmly believe that there are...

...being able to recognize the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the year reading at a 3rd grade level. I also taught in a Montessori school in inner-city Kansas City working with student 1-6.

...they develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while being a lifelong learner at accomplishing their academic goals. Teaching is my passion and I will be offering Tutoring services for a variety of subjects here at Varsity Tutors. K-5: Elementary School Reading, English, Math, Writing, Science, ESL, Phonics, Religion, Social Sciences/Social Studies. 6-8th: English, ESL,...

...My approach is grounded in the Orton Gillingham method, which is a structured, multisensory, and sequential approach to teaching reading and writing. I believe that this approach is highly effective because it is tailored to the individual needs of each student. I take the time to assess each student's strengths and challenges, and then create...

...improve the academic achievement of students through encouraging scholarly and personal progress. I maintain that listening to the student in order to asses problem areas within a subject is the best way to establish a working partnership in the effort to support scholarly achievement. I strongly encourage my students to set goals so that they...