
David: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Molly: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Kayla: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...Literature, and Spanish. I love helping students who are frustrated by the reading and writing portions of tests approach them from a different angle and overcome their anxieties about the testing process. I firmly believe in tailored, communicative teaching, working with the interests and strengths of each student to help them improve as much as...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English Language & Linguistics, Spanish Literature (Minors in TESOL and European Studies)

Zach: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There are only so many ways of approaching any given problem -...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance

Katie: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty while tutoring. My personal interests include international education, traveling, hiking, camping, and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Brandon: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology

Sonjanita: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, 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...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Kris: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...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, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Amy: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Jessica: Crest Hill Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...student. Moreover, as long as the student really does want to master the material, even lofty goals are reachable given enough time and a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
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