Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Oak Park, IL

I am committed to tutoring my students and will learn each and every student's way of learning to help them succeed.

...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 School. Life needs to be changed up once in awhile and that is what keeps me in the know.

...I am passionate about literature, english, and history. I enjoy making science come to life for my students. There is no better way to master a subject than by immersing yourself in it. I believe education should be equitable and exciting. Educators who demonstrate a thirst for knowledge have the ability to inspire lifelong learners. I look forward to helping each student find a subject that makes them feel excited to learn!

...own voice. My college entrance essay is held up by Johns Hopkins as an example for other students. I spent the last year teaching students in a troubled Italian high school. I loved the challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as a freelance reporter for The Nation, and an editor at New York Focus, The South...

...while tutoring and providing therapy for children with disabilities through out the state of Illinois as a Developmental Therapist for the Early Intervention Program. I provided weekly therapy and educational services for infants and children that needed to improve their motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare...

...Korea. My time spent in South Korea was particularly rewarding and very close to my heart. I worked with students ranging in age from 6 years old, up through high school. I taught a variety of subjects including ELA, novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with the middle school students, which was a great opportunity to not only help students achieve their academic...

...skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student to be their best self, using writing as that conduit to better self-understanding and self-awareness. I have strong experience working with ADHD students--as I have it myself so I "get it." Also worked with students on autism spectrums.

I am an aspiring high school teacher. I graduated DePaul University with a degree in Finance in 2013. I worked as an accountant for a large financial services firm for 2 years (July 2013 - June 2015). During my time there, I passed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 examination. I have intentions to go back to school for Secondary Education to teach economics/social studies.

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!!

Currently, I am addending DePaul University, and working towards a Master's in Special Education. I am a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have 2 years of experience working with learners with disabilities, specifically K-3. Additionally, I have worked Chicago Public Schools as a Paraprofessional, working with students with intervention plans (IEP) requiring 1:1 support.

Learning is a process. Learning should include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how to utilize resources and problem solve.

...Growing up, I used to take care of two boys. I started when I was in middle school. Not only did I get to grow up with them, but I also had the opportunity to work with them. One of the biggest responsibilities of me was to make sure they have completed their homework assignments and that they had understood them. I would always help them with their homework assignments and make sure they were...

...making learning fun and applying what is taught to real life situations. It amazes me the different ways students learn and I encourage them to be themselves. There is power in struggle, it can help shape growth mindsets and that is when light bulb moments happen. I make sure my students feel both seen and heard. They will not only gain knowledge on academic subject areas but also their self esteem will elevate.

...their college level courses. I have a lot of experience tutoring all ages of students from elementary school to college. Even in high school I was a tutor helping middle school students with pre-calculus. Right now, I am tutoring elementary school students in math, reading and English. I have all the materials ready for your elementary school student to start and improve right away! I motivate younger students by getting them excited about the content,...

...marketing communications from Illinois Institute of Technology. I taught ESL, TOEFL preparation, and pronunciation for many years and have tutored all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks...

...and expectations set. The use of both Data Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of goals and expectations positively as well as consistently has enhanced over time creating a nurturing/safe environment where learning can thrive. Education: Undergrad - Ohio University Graduate - DePaul University (Chicago) Reading & Gifted Endorsements -...

...order for my lessons to meet the needs of all learners. I want to provide a safe learning environment through inclusion, building rapport with students, and listening to their needs. I love tutoring because I get to engage with students in a way personalized for their learning style. I can speak Polish fluently and was inspired to become a teacher by my Polish grandmother. I am passionate about learning new languages, so I also studied...

...as well as children's books. Writing is my passion and teaching writing and communicating skills is what I like to teach best. I was also a German major and love to help students navigate the language for communicating verbally or written. Tell me what you would like help with and what your goals are. I look forward to working with you to discover your steps to achieving your academic and personal goals.

Knowledge is a power that everyone should have access to. It is my goal to help empower as many as I can.

I have taught high school and college level course for over a decade. I believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so they can retain the information and can apply it in real world scenarios.... I believe that all students can learn whatever you offer...