Top Phonics Tutors serving Western Springs

Nick: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...University. I received my bachelor's from Ohio State and also attended Kenyon College. My master's thesis compared the works of Geoffrey Chaucer to those of James Joyce, while my undergraduate focus was in American Literature of the twentieth century. As you might guess I am an avid reader. I am on a trivia team that...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730

Jasmine: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...skills to demonstrate the extent of their knowledge. Effective expression translates to professional success and emotional maturity no matter the paths their lives take, so it is one of my biggest priorities. Another must in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should feel entitled to an exceptional education, and I want to help them...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

Thomas: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...14 years of experience tutoring students with and without learning disbilities. During this period, I have learned how to recognize and identify individual learning-personalities and common challenges students have. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Benedictine University and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is...
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Benedictine University - Bachelors, Biology, General

Nuha: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...2&3-year-olds, kindergarteners as well as 3rd-grade students. I worked one-on-one with students teaching reading lessons as well as helping out students who struggle with math. I have tutored a range of subjects from math to geography but my favorite is math. I also have the most experience teaching math since this is the subject I...
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Concordia University-Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Dawn: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...been an educator for over 25 years. I have a passion and excitement for teaching and learning. I believe in connecting with my students then together we can tackle the academics. I believe every child can learn and children learn differently! So if one way doesn't work for them, then we will try a different...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Saint Xavier University - Masters, Reading specialist

Ashwin: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Kaela: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...School and Xavier University. While attending Xavier I received my BS in Environmental Science and also minored in Economics. I am currently pursuing my MA in Biology from Miami Universities Project Dragonfly program. With this program I am focused on the pedagogy of conservation and environmental science. I have spent the last five years educating...
Education & Certification
Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Miami University-Middletown - Master of Science, Biology, General

Zain: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...economics on the pre-medicine track. I have a passion for service, spending time volunteering for Special Olympics Missouri, L'avenir tutoring, and Kids Vision for Life. I have a lot of fun tutoring and watching students grow and understand the subjects we work on together. I am comfortable tutoring many subjects but most enjoy tutoring economics,...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Kim: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...only natural to me to pursue tutoring students in those subjects in addition to math. I've found that patience is the best tool in your arsenal when working with kids. I always encourage them to try things on their own first, and then I offer guidance and instruction to help them reach conclusions. Seeing their...
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, Speech/Journalism

Ingrid: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...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,...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
National Louis University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Abigail: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...their needs, and the ways in which they learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science...
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Clare: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...studying biology and data science. I have been tutoring diverse groups of students for much of my life, and I teach with the aim of reducing educational disparity and helping every student to find their passion in the classroom. My favorite subject to teach is math, as my teaching philosophy revolves around encouraging critical thinking...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Data Processing Technology

Mary (Madeleine): Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Modern Languages: French. I have lived, studied and worked in France. Since graduation, I've worked as a community organizer, often focused on international issues and have traveled extensively inside and outside the US (Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Jerusalem/West Bank, Nepal; on the African continent, Benin, Ethiopia,...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, History

Kandice: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...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 also...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Amanda: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...weaknesses. As we continue, with every issue they have, I will be able to help them because I know where they struggle. I am fun and I will make sure that every tutoring session we have will leave your student prepared for the next day and/or test! I look forward to pushing your child to...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Media Communication

Reba-Anna: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...over a decade. I 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, English literature
Alliant International University - PHD, Educational Technology

Alexis: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...where I attended both University of Arizona and Arizona State University to study Theatre Arts and Communication. During my time 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....
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Brown University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Donna: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...help others find success and achieve their greatest potential. After earning an associates degree in business, I earned a bachelor's degree from William Paterson University with dual majors in Education and English. My first experience in education was teaching swimming lessons at my community lake and then providing tutoring services in high school as a...
Education & Certification
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Aline: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...patient so I don’t mind giving my students a moment to grasp a concept or describing it in new ways until it is better understood. My philosophy is that students just need support and encouragement when they are frustrated with the problems they are trying to solve. Aside from trying to bring out the potential...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Jennifer: Western Springs Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Western Springs, IL
...world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
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