Top Phonics Tutors serving Prospect Heights
Jack: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, 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
Ben: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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 to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Molly: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Ruth: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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 engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
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: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students...
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
Kunwal: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...Macaulay Honors College with a BA in Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies and insights. I have years of experience teaching test prep (SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, MCAT, USMLEs) and...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Brandon: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, 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
Rebecca: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...graduate level - and nothing is more gratifying than assisting someone in surpassing that milestone and watching them succeed in their future endeavors. Apart from the nuts and bolts of testing, I believe that critical thinking is important both academically and in our personal lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Jessica: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team and plan on either doing debate or mock trial during my years at UChicago. I also play volleyball recreationally, run, and practice yoga. I love to read and write, and when I’m not doing either you can catch me playing flute...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Brandon: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...a variety of backgrounds. I firmly believe that the importance of education as well as the key to a successful academic career is the ability to learn 'how to learn'. In other words, rather than simply memorizing and demonstrating content, I believe that recognizing and mastering one's own unique process(es) of learning is the most...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Blake: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!... The only limits to success are those we place on ourselves. I believe that all students can achieve at a high level through hard...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
Tere: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...After graduating in 2015 I decided to put teaching on hold and pursue my passion of travel. I have been working as a flight attendant for United Airlines since June of 2015 and am planning to do this for the foreseeable future. That being said, I really miss teaching and am looking for way to...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Unknown, Bilingual Education
Rachel: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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 enjoy teaching English, Literature, Math, and Art. When I am not teaching or...
Education & Certification
Goshen College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Jack: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...because I love engaging with students in a way that makes them excited about learning. I believe that finding connections to the 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
John: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...I have experienced many wonderful teaching and tutoring opportunities. Currently, I teach writing, grammar, British Literature, and Contemporary Literature at one of the oldest alternative high schools in the nation. I began teaching Survey of Literature and American Literature at the high school level ten years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Shelby: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Kris: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Tess: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I regularly tutored fellow undergraduates in Geology, Astronomy, and Oceanography classes. I tutor a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation. I am most passionate about earth science and astronomy, but I find all tutoring work exciting. It...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Dominique: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...I am a journalist who produces copy covering various topics for print and digital media, and I love interacting with students. I believe positive 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...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ballet, minor in Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, Journalism
Becky: Prospect Heights Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...Helping students in Math and Reading are my strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter to real life situations for better retention. At home I love spending time with my 3 boys. A few things we like to do are go for bike rides, read books...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelors, Marketing
Benedictine University - Masters, Education
State Certified Teacher
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