Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Waukegan, IL

...reading and writing. I have a passion for the English language, and I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second language in Venezuela and Jordan, and I acutely understand the challenges and pitfalls of learning a new language. I'm also an Eagle...

...tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics I like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently removed all my favorite...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...recent graduate of the Engineering School at Northwestern University with a double major in Manufacturing and Design Engineering as well as Environmental Sciences. I have experience with and enjoy teaching grades 1-8 and students starting high school in areas such as math, test prep, and essay writing. Each student learns differently, and understanding how an...

...nurtures the person, not just the mind, and I see that as my tutoring goal. Getting to know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of trust is established, only then can true learning occur. My whole-student education strategy adapts to match him/her where they are in their...

...believe that mastery of an academic subject comes from comprehending concepts as they would apply in the real world. Academic skills are imperative for students as they transition from high school to college, so in addition to an understanding of the material, I teach students soft skills such as time management, self-teaching, and discipline. I...

...an after-school program manager, I learned to build relationships and work well with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly learned ways to adapt my educational youth work to a virtual setting. My social work background helps me connect with students on a personal and social-emotional level,...

...on a personal level. I'm a passionate learner and I love to spread the passion of learning on to other students along with quality content knowledge. I am a senior at Northeastern Illinois University Graduating in May 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and a minor in middle school Math and Science....

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...a diverse range of needs, including those associated with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, cognitive delays, and general literacy troubles. I excel in differentiation and the creation of successful learning plans for students. While I work in the field of Special Education, I also have experience in general education classrooms. I...

...in my own voice, the way I'd tell a story in person. I've found I can use that technique as a starting point even in formal situations. I greatly enjoy hearing other people's voices, and I look forward to working with clients to develop skills and produce work they are confident with.

...and genres. I strongly believe in maintaining an open and free communication pathway between the student and myself when tutoring, not a limiting and authoritative one. I have experienced this in the past when I was being tutored, and I know it was not beneficial. We are all students learning new things every day, and...

...can relate to many possible struggles that students may encounter throughout their academic path. I have been able to help students overcome said obstacles, and like to incorporate these skills in my tutoring style. I will make sure you feel comfortable doing problems on your own and will work hard in order to get your...

I believe all students of all ages can increase their knowledge in a subject area. I can provide the correct tools and motivation to help students succeed! I am friendly, honest and detail oriented. I teach English Language Arts and French to middle school students. I have worked with English language learners as well as advanced learners.

...by performing cancer research at Luire Childrens Hospital. In the fall of 2023, I will be attending allopathic medical school location to be determined. Currently, I have 9 offers. As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are...

...to make sure the student UNDERSTANDS the topic rather than simply learning to memorize the facts. I find that they are always able to retain the knowledge more that way. I especially focus on teaching students to focus on reaching their long term goals in addition to just learning the material needed at the moment....

...I currently teach math to special education students and have many techniques and strategies I use to help students to succeed and understand math. I use manipulatives, various application on the IPADS, real life situation, visuals, and many other strategies to encourage and help to develop math skills. I am endorsed in language arts. I...

...a teaching position as a first grade bilingual teacher. I am fluent in Spanish. During my collegiate years, I took additional courses to specialize in reading. I am most passionate about providing students with the tools they need to be successful. In my experience helping struggling students who don't enjoy reading and writing is the...

...language skills and even some sports coaching, I strive to create a fun, safe, and easy going classroom experience for all of my students. Through the use of basic, fun props such as puppets, shapes and colors, my goal is to help my students learn the English language while having fun. I cannot wait to...