Top Phonics Tutors serving Summit
Ben: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where 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...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Daria: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...after I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
David: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...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 focus on helping students find their authentic voice....
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Christopher: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Katie: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals...
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
Jessica: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...15 years of teaching experience, and am most passionate about teaching Spanish, Math and English as a Second Language(ESL). I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at The Ohio University and my Master's Degree in Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout the years, I have worked as a camp counselor/summer instructor...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology, Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Public Health, Community Health Sciences
James: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...easily be replaced with "thinker" or "individual," because everyone is unique when it comes to their perspective and thought-process about the world around them. In my view, the best part about my approach to tutoring is that "we" get to decide what personal practices will create the greatest learning experience for you. Of course, the...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Kris: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Jessica: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...about 3 years of tutoring experience, and I tutor SAT, ACT, English, math, biology, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Rebecca: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...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 flow of an argument will help any student...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Shelby: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, 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
Evan: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
I graduated from William Jewell College with a Bachelor's in Music. While I have a broad spectrum of areas that I enjoy studying and tutoring, math is one of my favorites. Back when I was in high school, my friends always came to me for help with learning Math, and I always enjoyed helping them....
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Brandon: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, 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
Jack: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, 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
Katelynn: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720
Christine: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative artist, so I can also help you with essays and research papers. I have been a public...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelors, Theatre
University of California-San Diego - Masters, Acting
Adrianne: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...I have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Sonjanita: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
I have worked with Chicago area youth as an educator/facilitator since 1995 - facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Amanda: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...be done with my Middle School Math Endorsement. I have just finished my Master's Degree in Media Communications, as I work toward helping that department in the Educational Field. I love tutoring because it gives me one on one time with a student to make sure they can produce success in their classroom. I have...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Media Communication
Grace: Summit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Summit, IL
...with a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
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