Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Summit, IL

...philosophy on learning is that it should be fun! Of course, I work hard with my students, but when we are having fun, I see the learning is effortless, endless, and the student success level in my classroom soars! I knew when I was a little girl I knew wanted to be a teacher when...

Hi! My name is Jayla! My mission is to help students like yourself achieve academic success. I look forward to our session!

...of my students grow as an individual and academically. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I can remember. I wanted to give back to my students what was given to me, "Chance to learn and grow." For me, it seemed only natural to obtain a career in the area of my first...

...and sustainability. Education, from science to math, english to history, allows us to have new lenses through which to see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the world around us. Knowledge is critical for one's own success in the world as well...

...an experienced classroom teacher. My first experience was teaching third and fourth graders in Chicago. I also was a substitute teacher for a few years. My favorite opportunity was teaching Chinese students English. I currently teach in the AVID program at a local middle school. I look forward to helping you improve your reading, writing,...

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

...Business Law, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, Ethics, Statistics, etc. COUNTRIES TRAVELED TO: The first time I traveled out of the U.S., I went to Asia for 2 weeks. I visited China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. In 2012/2013, I returned to Taiwan for 10 months. At that time, I studied Chinese at National Taiwan Normal Universitys...

I have been a teacher for over twenty one years. I have a Masters of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, am a certified Reading Specialist, and have an LBS1 Special Education endorsement. I love to teach students from all educational levels, kindergarten to adult.

...a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look forward to working with you.

...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...

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....

...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 material. I truly enjoy helping students reach their...

...research and thesis writing. I also have 10+ years of experience in 2-D art and 3+ years in digital illustration. I've spent the last 2 years teaching English as a cultural ambassador in Japan and Taiwan. Although most of my career thus far has been in ESL teaching, I am most passionate about social science,...

...there, I led a few different projects, including a theatre festival, so I am well-versed in leadership, presentation, and public speaking. In May 2017, I will be obtaining my MFA in Acting from Brown University. On top of acting and performance, I love to write, read (when I have the time), and create. I am...

...believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so they can retain the information and can apply it in real world scenarios.... I believe that all students can learn whatever you offer them. It is just a matter of self-motivation and confidence in their abilities.

...own love of learning! In my experience as a tutor and educator, I've worked with students of all ages from preschool to adulthood, but have the most experience with children in grades K-8. I've taught all elementary school subjects, and specialize in English, writing, filmmaking, and environmental education. And as an academic manager, I've helped...

...obtained my Bachelors Degree in both Global Studies and Communication Arts. Currently, I am in graduate school at Northeastern Illinois University to obtain my M.A.T. in Elementary Education. My tutoring experience began during my undergraduate years, and continues today. I tutored writing for three years at St. Lawrence University, primarily with undergraduate and graduate students. I...

...Title I instructor, and currently as a private ESL tutor. My teaching philosophy centers on providing individualized instruction that addresses each student's unique needs, interests, and strengths, which fosters confidence and skills essential for academic success. I am particularly passionate about creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to explore and learn...

I am a middle school teacher with endorsements in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. In my free time I teach and perform aerial silks!

...learned something new. Having worked with students of all ability levels, and now raising a special needs child, I can truly relate to the importance of differentiating instruction. My hope is that students can learn, through my tutoring, that there is not a "one size fits all" solution to their problems. I will engage your...