Top Phonics Tutors serving Plainfield
Ben: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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 to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Ruth: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Katie: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Brandon: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, 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
ACT English: 33
Zach: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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 are only so many ways of approaching any given problem - together, we'll work...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Christopher: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Daria: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Jack: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, 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
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Nick: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...and language is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them. While my primary specialty is tutoring in writing and reading, I am also available for tutoring in mathematics, history, the social sciences, and ACT/SAT preparation. I have a Master of Arts in English from Ohio University. I received...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Eddie: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...and at every level of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Catherine: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
I love school and learning and would love to have the opportunity to pass that onto the next generation.... My teaching philosophy focuses on visualization of concepts to promote a deeper understanding, which ultimately means a lasting understanding. Focus on how to help the student get to that point.... In a first session, I would introduce myself to my student so they feel comfortable, ask them about themselves to open the dialogue and make them feel...
Education & Certification
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, Environmental Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Sarah: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to find what works best for each student to help them learn in the way that most benefits and makes sense to that student. I look forward to the opportunity to tutor all students in many subjects and share my strengths...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Karen: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...and SAT preparation. I believe a personalized approach works best and work with each student's strengths to find the best strategies. I also have experience with subject tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. If a student is behind or struggling in class, I'll help him or her gain a solid understanding of the...
Education & Certification
Bradley University - Bachelor of Science, Multimedia with a minor in Business Administration
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Hayat: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...those interested. History has always been my favorite subject, for I'm treated to an engaging story in every class. I believe in a constructivist approach to learning, and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership
Rebecca: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. There are no bad questions (questions give me insight into how someone is viewing the concept and help me adjust my explanation so that the idea is...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Galen: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about teaching and flexible in my approach. If...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790
Jasmine: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...is most important that students learn to self-express verbally and via writing. So, whether I am tutoring AP English Language, Modern World History, 6th Grade Language Arts, Psychology, ACT or SSAT prep, or any of the other Humanities subjects I cover, my students will develop a working vocabulary and the writing skills to demonstrate the...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Renee: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...students. Working with this company allowed me to teach kids from kindergarten through high school. Before teaching I worked in advertising sales. I enjoyed the social aspect of this job; basically my success was rooted in how well I was able to communicate my position to my clients and together we put together advertising campaigns...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Art History
Roosevelt University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education, English
Lauren: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...instructed students in a variety of subjects; including History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT
David: Plainfield Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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 they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
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