
David: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Daria: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain....
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Molly: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...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 put into...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Zach: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing 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...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance

Jessica: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...and chemistry. As a tutor, I believe that each student has the potential to learn any subject as long as they’re taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different needs, so tutoring one-on-one can be a lot more beneficial than classroom learning simply because the teacher can...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology

Jack: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre

Ben: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...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 students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Erica: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...taking graduate classes, I am the treasurer and a board member for a small non-profit organization. My family and I grow many of our own organic produce in the spring through fall months in raised garden beds we built in our backyard. I love to explore the city for new restaurants and local businesses, so...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Human Resource Development

Dominique: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...interactions promote self-confidence and a heightened self-esteem. Tutoring is an opportunity to be a role model, and even in a short session, quality interactions leave a lasting impact. I have a variety of interests: I love to exercise, read, spend time with family and friends, and travel both domestically and internationally. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ballet, minor in Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, Journalism

Galen: Lyons Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Lyons, IL
...were getting ready to start kindergarten, and my oldest were close to retirement. Through these varied experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching strategies to suit the needs and interests of each student I work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
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