
Jack: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre

Ben: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society. Throughout my time in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Daria: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their own writing, helping them find their unique style. For test prep, I enjoy the English, Reading and Writing portions and try to help my students do the same. I believe the more...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Molly: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Brandon: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, 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

Adrianne: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...back more than a decade. Since 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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education

Kayla: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...and Linguistics. Additionally, I earned certificates in both European Studies and TESOL. I studied abroad in Madrid, where I had the opportunity to tutor privately and work as a TA in the English Applied Linguistics Department at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. While there, I discovered a passion for teaching. After graduation, I took a...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English Language & Linguistics, Spanish Literature (Minors in TESOL and European Studies)

Juliet: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...it’s a real victory to witness that moment when a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction

Erica: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...my tutoring style on a philosophy that communication (written and verbal) is key in our ability to productively engage in the world around us. It is my goal to empower learners with the ability to communicate effectively, by helping them to "find the story" and communicate it in a way that makes sense to others....
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Human Resource Development

Nick: Libertyville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Libertyville, IL
...Kenyon College. My master's thesis compared the works of Geoffrey Chaucer to those of James Joyce, while my undergraduate focus was in American Literature of the twentieth century. As you might guess I am an avid reader. I am on a trivia team that has won several contests. I also play guitar and chess, the...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
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