Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Libertyville, IL

Jordana ...doctorate in educational administration. I discovered my passion for teaching towards the end of my undergraduate career and have been working on helping others flourish academically ever since. I currently teach 1st/2nd grade Hebrew school on Sunday mornings and I have tutored struggling college students both in course content and in study skills. I am...

Jennifer ...Since graduation, I have taught English in France, worked with adults learning English as a Second Language, and tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in a wide variety of subjects, including Math, Science, Reading, English, ACT and SAT test preparation. I am a firm believer in problem-based learning, and encourage students to ask questions...

Lauren ...City Year Chicago where I gained a vast amount of tutoring experience. I tutored and mentored 5th graders in math and reading throughout the year. This experience taught me the importance of individualizing my tutoring methods to each student I teach. Through getting to know students and building their trust I constantly worked to address...

Michael ...at Chicago parks, and I love the Chicago Bulls. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, a handful of fish and plants. I am very nature oriented, which is why biochemistry drew me in. I also enjoy travel, art museums, and the theatre, especially the Chicago Shakes on Navy Pier. I spend a lot of time...

Elyse ...sure I wanted to pursue education as a career. Since making this decision I have had experience with students of all ages. I taught weekly lessons to 2nd and 4th graders during the first year of my program at Vanderbilt and then student taught in a fifth grade and a kindergarten. Although I enjoy teaching...

Adam ...mentoring students in CPS. I tutored 7th and 8th graders in math and ELA. But I worked with students between grades 4 and 8 during after school homework help. I love to read, write, play and watch sports, and play chess. I am a very easy-going person and generally positive, optimistic, and happy!... I listen first! It's vital that I hear a student's complete thoughts and ideas. Of course, it's important that I make the material interesting and engaging. Once a student gains sincere interest in a subject or topic, the learning possibilities are endless.

Anne ...language is a way to express all types of ideas and not just a compilation of exercises. I have a great imagination that helps me find fun lessons for my students that help them learn and enjoy the subject as well. In addition, I find it fun to talk to my students and get to...

Taryn ...chemistry courses at Pepperdine and Northwestern Universities; as well as being involved in Science in the Classroom demonstrations for 3rd and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style...

Nathan ...worker for families facing challenges for two years. I was born and raised in Chicago then moved to the suburbs. I grew up playing hockey and participated in many sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others create. I believe that whether someone cooks, fixes cars, listens to their friends,...

Molly ...I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies that students can...