Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...ESL instructor); and love teaching students of all ages! My most passionate subject to teach is the English language. It is truly amazing seeing students advance and reach their language and academic goals. Teaching is my greatest passion and I hope to make it easier for all my students to learn in a tangible way!...

...one consistent support that my classmates had was their teachers. U-City's teachers were always there as academic guides, but they often served as parental figures and life coaches when they needed to be. They recognized that, as teachers of underprivileged students at an underfunded school, they would have to step up and be the support...

...May of 2015 I have been working for Teach For America as a Specialist in Alumni Leadership. I have also had the pleasure of coaching new math teachers during our summer training program. I have years of teaching and tutoring experience, and am excited to empower each student I work with to invest in themselves...

...Sign Language. I do believe that every child can learn. One key to assisting students in their learning is linking new information to their background knowledge and building on what they already know. Another keys are thinking outside of the box, creativity, and encouragement to aid in learning. The most important key to me is...

My name is Chris. I have been teaching in elementary schools for over thirty years. I am interested in helping children learn, bringing my years of experience to the task of analyzing the learning needs of each individual.

...would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, being crafty,...

As an educator, I strive for every student to meet his or her potential as a learner. It is my privilege and honor to develop personalized approaches for each of my students and then watch them soar!

I live for the "Ah-Ha!" moment! Math, Science, and Reading don't have to be boring! Let me show you how you can learn and have FUN at the same time!

...I am studying to become a Special Education teacher for grades 6 - 12 for students with high incidence disabilities. I am excited to get to know you and work with your family to determine how to best support your child's learning needs. Whether its delivering structured lesson plans on certain skills, or offering additional...

...curriculum that integrated interdisciplinary methods and technologies. As the current Instructional Coach at Confluence Academy--Old North (Grades Prek-8), I lead the math & science departments and mentor other teachers to plan high-quality lessons, execute the curriculum to fidelity, and hone their own craft for in-person, "hybrid," and virtual instruction. After 12 years in education, I...

I am a true teacher at heart. I have a passion to teach as well as learn. I firmly believe that I can learn something from every student of any age. I've discovered in my experience in teaching and life I have learned "how to be" and "not to be" as a person and teacher.

...courses (Business, Language Arts, Reading, etc.). Past experiences allowed me to teach students on both brick-n-mortar and online platforms. I have enjoyed working with students and adults assisting with learning goals and outcomes enabling them to become self-directed learners. My goal in working with varsity tutors is to provide enriching lasting learning experiences while challenging...

...American history. I am currently working on a book about the origins of American history in colonial America and developing a text mapping project using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Since my undergraduate years, I have been tutoring students in the humanities, social sciences, reading, writing, and test taking. Each year I spend a week...

...It took me some time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope to help other students realize that ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, it gives us an edge! I believe any student can master any subject as long as they have the right...

...helped with summer school for elementary students. I love talking about language acquisition and the ins and outs of the English language that tend to trip people up. I enjoy helping people understand concepts they find to be challenging in a straightforward manner, typically using visuals to convey information and help students grasp concepts. I...

...we believe, what we love, and what we fear. I am committed to continuing to "unlearn" stereotypes and make that a priority in my professional work and personal relationships. I love the process of teaching and learning. Most days I learn as much as I teach. I have an off-beat sense of humor that I bring...

...Edwardsville, and my Master of Fine Arts degree in Poetry and Creative Writing is from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I love teaching and working with students, and helping them to better understand a multitude of subjects. I have been tutoring and teaching for 20 years, and have loved helping students find their academic voice and...

I love being able to help people, whether that be pts or students. I think the best way to learn is to make it fun, and get creative with it.

...prep, but I enjoy working with students in other subjects as well, especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as well as with below-average, typical, and high-achieving students. I love working with students to realize their full potential in subjects that may have previously been...

You learn the way you learn, I am just here to give you tips and tricks to make it work for you. Education is important but learning is a lifelong journey of discovering the world around us.