
Katie: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar)....
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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

Ben: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Rebecca: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...math and logical reasoning in general are important on an academic level, but also on a personal level. The ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics

Jack: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, 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.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre

David: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Kris: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme,...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Molly: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...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 success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Rachel: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...in northern Indiana--where I studied English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most...
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Goshen College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher

Zach: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance

Blake: Lincolnwood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...in some capacity for over 10 years. I taught English as a foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
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