Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Riverdale, IL

...in higher education. I have a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from Saint Xavier University, and a Master's Degree in Education from Loyola University. My extensive experience in education ranges from teaching in a traditional classroom setting and non-traditional settings to children and adults. Being fluent in Spanish, I have experience teaching Spanish to English...

...sixth graders in Math, Reading, and English. I have also spent the past 7 summers tutoring students in grades K-7. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward...

It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that the student is reading.

...in society and that there is no limit to what can be achieved with strong communication skills. My teaching philosophy is that any student can learn and that education does not have to be boring! Teaching requires discovering the student's strengths and passions and tailoring creative educational approaches that connect with the student's interests. My...

...I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's degree in Teaching. I have over 14 years of experience working with children aged infant to high school in a multitude of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have...

...learning Portuguese in addition to the Spanish I learned at home. I strongly believe that language is the key to exploring ourselves and our world. Through unlocking a child’s natural curiosity and expressiveness though language, I believe academics and socio-emotional achievement is possible for all kids. I also have a personal interest in literature, creative...

...my students was truly remarkable and unforgettable. I firmly believe that learning should be enjoyable and fun. And it definitely can be! I love to laugh, and I also love to make other people laugh. If I can do that while successfully presenting material, my day is complete. I like to get to know my...

...I was very proud of them. When I am not working, I love to swim. For the last two years, I have been a dedicated member of the Evanston Wildcat Maters Swim Team and won “Most Improved Female Swimmer of the Year.” Also I love to travel and study. Last summer I went to Costa...

...Chicago. In this position, I have been able to work with multiple students with varying accommodations as the special education teacher in first and second grade. This placement has been such a blessing for me, because I am able to work closely with a small group of students and differentiate my teaching to meet the...

...Badgers!)I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature and English Language and Linguistics. Additionally, I earned certificates in both European Studies and TESOL. I studied abroad in Madrid, where I had the opportunity to tutor privately and work as a TA in the English Applied Linguistics Department at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. While...