Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Chicago Ridge, IL

...together. As an aspiring teacher, I had been so impressed with how much they were growing in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful and responsible students as well. I am now a proud mommy to two very smart, very funny, very kind little girls of my own. With both of my girls in...

...fashion, etc. Most importantly, however, I love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on to another task...

...law, astrology, nature, music, and, even incorporating games. I do believe in reward based learning not punishment based learning. In other words, result-based evaluations and student self-evaluations are all a student needs to be motivated to do better, and obviously not receiving the reward is punishment enough. My biggest tool in the classroom is affirmation...

...I am currently enrolled at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology to pursue a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I have gained experience in supporting student's academic needs and assisted in creating goals to help them succeed. I have also gained experience in administering cognitive and academic assessments. My teaching philosophy is to create a comfortable...

...social interaction and active learners, are important. I believe children learn the best when they are provided with an education that is developmentally appropriate, that can challenge and help to expand their knowledge. I know that I have the skills to help any student to achieve. From my educational experiences, I know how valuable encouragement...

...fulfillment in helping students achieve their personal goals, be it basic education, performance in math and science, standardized testing, high school equivalency attainment or self-improvement through further education and more lucrative career options. In addition to being a tutor, I volunteer at the Howard Area Community center as an Adult Basic Education Tutor and at...

...you would like to read or know more, please let me know. I am an avid linguist who speaks English natively, fluent Spanish and Italian, a lot of French, a decent amount of German and Portuguese, a little Polish, and a tiny bit of several miscellaneous languages. I also am an ESL tutor/teacher who has...

...-12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to tutor. I often find that we can get a quantum leap in performance if we inspect the little things.

...the same way. Some people need to see it, some need to hear it, some need to just dive in and explore, some need to move around; most are some of each. I want people to do well. The first session will always contain a fair amount of getting acquainted and I promise to do...

...continued this education further, both onstage and in the classroom. I played with aspects of theatre to which I had never been previously exposed (such as absurdism and film acting) and recently developed my own methods and theories of acting, Bruce Lee-ing my technique by taking bits and pieces of the masters and combining them...

I believe the qualities of a great teacher include accountability, creativity, and exceptional management skills. Students' views of education are shaped by their early experiences in school. A teacher is one of the first people to develop a child's passion for knowledge. Students enjoy the learning experience when they feel their academic curiosity and well...

I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme,...

...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 and a minor from Loyola University Chicago and I am currently completing a Masters degree program from Georgetown University. I have a quite...

...Writing, Chemistry, and ACT prep. I have always been passionate about helping others more than myself, and I have proven that through the years and will never give up until my students understand the concept. I am a firm believer of taking my time with the student and taking the steps as slow as possible...

...allows us to build trust and a personalized learning plan that will help them thrive. In the age of generative AI engines, it is now more crucial than ever that students assert their own original ideas and words. Writing is an essential lifelong skill that goes far beyond academia, impacting the rest of our lives....

...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 a personalized learning plan that is tailored to the unique...

...a second language, as I find it incredibly rewarding to see students connect with material in new and meaningful ways. Watching that "aha" moment when a student finally grasps a concept that once seemed out of reach is one of the most fulfilling parts of tutoring for me. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, clarity,...

I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!

I am passionate about teaching reading, and I love my work as a reading specialist/interventionist. I taught for 41 years, and I also worked as the school principal for 16 years. I have taught all of the grades from preschool through grade eight. I also provided literacy themed professional development with teachers with Concordia University....

...helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how hard it can be to understand that I comes before E, except after C and other instances. The English language...