Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Dolton, IL

...having conducted my own study in undergrad and currently managing an ongoing study. If your student is interested in learning more about the research field, I would love to share my experience with them! I have a great attention to detail, am excellent at time-management, and have a flexible schedule so I am able to...

...7 years of experience teaching fifth and sixth graders in Math, Reading, and English. I have also spent the past 7 summers tutoring students in grades K-7. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum...

...from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor's in Spanish. I have been an adult ESL instructor at a non-profit, tutored my peers in Geometry, mentored Apprentice Opticians to certification, taught music theory and saxophone in a music school. All these experiences taught me learning is a life long journey and every person...

...certificate in Cross-Categorical Special Education with a specification in Learning Disabilities. Prior to attending Alverno College I graduated with a Public Relations degree from Marquette University located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have a K-12 License with an endorsement as a Learning Behavior Specialist. Currently, I work as a Special Education teacher for grades 3-4 in...

...matriarch of teachers in my family that has influenced me greatly to be an educator. My great grandmother taught herself how to read with an eighth grade education by studying the dictionary and doing the newspaper crossword puzzle daily. My grandmother holds a Ph.Din mathematics, a masters in counseling and held the position of a...

...and the monitoring of progress through correctly answered questions and the student's ability to explain why certain answers, thought processes or writing methods are either correct or incorrect. Finally, I possess great patience with students of all ages and hope to make the tutoring experience as smooth and as helpful as possible for them!... My teaching philosophy is to not only help the student with subjects but to help the student help themselves when they get...

...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, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Religion, Social Sciences/Social...

...what your learning style is to best develop a plan for you to succeed. Starting with a strong academic foundation on the principles of the language is always a great place to start, but I also love to incorporate music, pop culture, sports, and news into the lessons so you can see how what you're...

...former high school business teacher of six years, with 15+ years of experience tutoring K-5 students in Math, Reading, and Writing, I'm excited to join the Varsity Tutors platform and share my knowledge with students who need additional help understanding the concepts of these subjects. I graduated from Andrew's University with a bachelor's degree in...

I was a classroom teacher for 35 years. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. I have experience teaching/tutoring in all grade levels preschool through 7th grade. I specialize in helping young children in reading using Science of Reading principles.

...originally from Indiana, where I taught English and Drama for four years. My interest in online tutoring began when I decided to change careers and become a freelance UX/curriculum designer. Working as a tutor will enable me to spend more time achieving these goals while still getting my "teaching fix". As a Chicago resident for...

...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...

...an experienced teacher - from High School Math (Algebra I) to first grade phonics. I enjoy helping students discover they can understand a concept that had been confusing before. I coach volleyball at the eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and...

...passionate about helping students because I believe they are the future. Students have the greatest possibility and opportunity to make a change in themselves and the world. By gaining more knowledge, we an positively affect our environment and influence the people around us. During a mission trip, I taught second grader classes about the government,...

...have also tutored Spanish privately, and I translate correspondence and documents, mainly from Spanish to English. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed tutoring English 101 and 102 Composition, my favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and English as a Second/Foreign Language. I find working with students learning another language particularly rewarding. Based on my experience as...

...helping children learn at their own pace while building confidence and motivation! I am a mathematics expert for students in grades pre-K through 8th grade. My career includes four years working a tutoring Center Director for students ages 4-15 in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. For eight years I worked in private homes supporting...

...with a TEFL/TESOL certification recognized by the American Council on Education, I have been able to spend several years teaching English to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The combined factors of extensive training, along with my 120-hour ESL certification, have provided me the opportunity and confidence to lead students in various engaging settings. My strong...

...in the classroom only, which ignores the large world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I...

...a graduate of the University of Missouri - St. Louis where I received my BS in Elementary Education. Currently, I am working on my Master's degree in Autism and Developmental Studies as well as an ELL certification. I also hold a teaching certificate. I love working with students of all ages, but specifically the elementary...

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