Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Hazel Crest, IL

...one-on-one or in small groups in order to effectively address areas of need in a personalized, rigorous manner. I am passionate about meeting students where they are and finding personalized ways of pushing them further than they ever imagined they could go. I grew up in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state and moved to...

...passion for learning new things and teaching fun and new and different things to others. I love to read and to share that love. After struggling with math in 3rd and 4th grade, but then excelling after some help, I love to help other kids through that struggle because the sense of accomplishment is amazing...

...BA, MA, and PhD in History. I've studied both European and US history and have a passion for writing and research. I've also taught as a teaching fellow in the departments of History, Anthropology, and American Indian Studies at UCLA and in English and Social Sciences at SAIC. I believe that with the right tools...

...teaching. I've had a variety of teaching experiences including teaching middle school reading and writing, all subjects for 1st and 2nd grade, supporting students with an ELL background from grades 3-8, and teaching an English language class to adults. I have a great love of education and look forward to helping others succeed!

I love helping kids learn through hands-on, interest-based activities. I've been a teacher for 6 years and have my reading specialist degree, and my favorite thing to teach is literacy. I would be thrilled to help your child grow as a learner!

...I will help achieve that goal is to be the influential individual that I know I am. With this behavior, I will make sure that no student is left behind as we begin our trek up the mountain of education. And to help keep the students' enthusiasm about their education we will celebrate "wins" along...

...writing. I have a passion for the English language, and I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second language in Venezuela and Jordan, and I acutely understand the challenges and pitfalls of learning a new language. I'm also an Eagle Scout, and...

...most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics I like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently removed all my favorite shows). I...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...recent graduate of the Engineering School at Northwestern University with a double major in Manufacturing and Design Engineering as well as Environmental Sciences. I have experience with and enjoy teaching grades 1-8 and students starting high school in areas such as math, test prep, and essay writing. Each student learns differently, and understanding how an...

...while giving us opportunities to exceed expectations if we had the drive to do such. I learned a lot from him. Education nurtures the person, not just the mind, and I see that as my tutoring goal. Getting to know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of...

...mastery of an academic subject comes from comprehending concepts as they would apply in the real world. Academic skills are imperative for students as they transition from high school to college, so in addition to an understanding of the material, I teach students soft skills such as time management, self-teaching, and discipline. I first became...

...master's in social work part time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). In college, I worked as a peer writing tutor for both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them plan and edit papers in every subject. After graduation, I worked as an AmeriCorps service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary...

...personal level. I'm a passionate learner and I love to spread the passion of learning on to other students along with quality content knowledge. I am a senior at Northeastern Illinois University Graduating in May 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and a minor in middle school Math and Science. I'm a...

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...in schools, and I believe that they not only provide additional practice, but they also increase student engagement. I create individualized and differentiated programs for students of all ages, learning styles, skill levels, and needs. I can simply help students with their homework or I can create an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I...

...falling flat. My adviser, Karen, said something along the lines of, "In my experience, when something I write isn't working, it means I have to add more detail." That was one of the most valuable lessons I've ever learned. I received my bachelor's degree in dance from Ohio State University, and my master's in journalism...

...specifically a pediatrician, because I love biology, and I love interacting with children. This desire of mine has been solidified over the past 4 years, as I have been tutoring and teaching children at home, school, and church. This has allowed me to work with a wide range of students, from preschoolers to high school...

I am a student-focused tutor with experience working with a wide range of age groups and topics. I am devoted to serving in a mentorship role and helping develop individuals through a hands-on, personal teaching style.... My role is to help the student understand how they learn and study best. By reaching this understanding, I can then work with students to develop independent study skills that fit their unique needs.