
Kayla: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...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 possible. In my spare time I love to...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English Language & Linguistics, Spanish Literature (Minors in TESOL and European Studies)

Katie: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Ruth: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Andrew: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to any adult. I also believe very strongly in the value of education--I am very fortunate to have studied at excellent schools, and I try to encourage...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)

Zach: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and...
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Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance

Rebecca: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. I do not believe there is any such thing as a bad question, and the only problems that cannot be solved are the ones that we don't try.... There are no bad questions! Asking a question is the best way for me to see how you are thinking about a problem, and...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics

Brandon: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, 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

Jessica: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...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, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology

David: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...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 and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a successful writer.
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Adrianne: Glendale Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Glendale Heights, IL
...early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
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