Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Homewood, IL

...in becoming a full-time teacher and have passed all necessary professional knowledge and subject exams. My certification comes from Rio Salado College in Phoenix, Arizona. While waiting for my teaching license I have utilize this time productively by becoming a substitute teacher. As a substitute teacher, I have gained further experience and knowledge in regards...

...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 I love to...

...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 have two little...

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

...am a 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...

...Every lesson would start with laughter, and continue with learning. He set reasonable daily goals 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...

...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 interested in tutoring...

...with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly learned ways to adapt my educational youth work to a virtual setting. My social work background helps me connect with students on a personal and social-emotional level, which lays a trusting foundation for real growth and learning.

...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 passionate teacher and...

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 Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) and Secondary English Language Arts certifications. My Bachelor's degree is in English from Northeastern University. I am also a Certified Behavior Instructor for students with Autism. Being in the top 15% of my Graduate school class and having graduated college with Summa Cum Laude honors, I know...

...a personal narrative, persuade your readers or anything else. I try to write in my own voice, the way I'd tell a story in person. I've found I can use that technique as a starting point even in formal situations. I greatly enjoy hearing other people's voices, and I look forward to working with clients...

...pathway between the student and myself when tutoring, not a limiting and authoritative one. I have experienced this in the past when I was being tutored, and I know it was not beneficial. We are all students learning new things every day, and I hope to be able to help you out or teach you...

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.