Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Wheaton, IL

...to be cheerleaders, role models, disciplinarians, parents, a shoulder to cry on, or anything else our students may need us to be. As a teacher, I have the privilege of helping to shape my students into the best possible versions of themselves, and I am both eager and prepared to take on that vital role as a tutor for your child I graduated from Alverno College in 2012 with a teaching certificate in Cross-Categorical Special...

...writing intensive course required for degree completion. I tutored traditional college students as well as older adult college students. Many of the learners I had the opportunity to empower were ESL/ELL students. I am available to tutor in subjects related to writing and essay writing, such as composition, grammar and mechanics, and editing. I am able to help you with public speaking: preparing a speech, preparing yourself to deliver the speech, tips and trick for...

...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. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with...

...have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable of reaching their goals. Teaching students organization skills and personal responsibility is...

...as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because I love Writing and Literature, but I also have a love for World History, the humanities and global cultures; therefore, the Social Sciences are my second favorite content area. I love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In particular, the study of ancient civilizations of the...

...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 tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds at the secondary level.... We always start...

...three consecutive seasons as a defensive back on the football team, while also serving as a leader in many campus organizations. After graduating from UMass, I began working locally and eventually working my way up to the District Attorneys Office, where I now serve as the Deputy Director of Community Safety & Outreach. In my position at the DAs Office, I serve as a liaison between the community, various law enforcement agencies, local businesses and...

...to elementary, even college students that were my peers at the time. Of course with my Bachelors in History and Psychology, I have a strong writing and social science background. I recently graduated from UIC Law with my JD. Overall, my writing, grammar, research, and Math skills have been well polished by the best educators and years of Lead Teaching my own classroom. My teaching style focuses on teacher and student set learning goals and...

...helping students reach their fullest potential. I am currently enrolled at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology to pursue a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I have gained experience in supporting student's academic needs and assisted in creating goals to help them succeed. I have also gained experience in administering cognitive and academic assessments. My teaching philosophy is to create a comfortable learning environment at all times. I take pride in making learning as fun as...

...literacy and literature workshop facilitator across the Continent, a natural step from years as lead teacher, assistant teacher, tutor, and curriculum designer. I also publish my own journalism, poetry, essays, and criticism in various print and digital outlets. Please allow me to be of any service to you or your family that I can! Tutoring and academic enrichment fills me with a sense of purpose. I've tutored in philosophy, literature, phonics, ESL, reading comprehension, and...

...with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar. I also have intermediate-level French proficiency. I can help tutor students...

...students to gain confidence in themselves, and in the subject matter at hand. I have extensive experience tutoring middle school students algebra, trigonometry, social studies, science, reading, writing, and ESL. I also mentored and tutored a 2nd grade student for over a year and a half, assisting with phonics learning and speech development to prepare for state testing. My teaching philosophy is that students can attain any goal with enough motivation, the willingness to work...

...Apprentice Opticians to certification, taught music theory and saxophone in a music school. All these experiences taught me learning is a life long journey and every person learns in a slightly different way than the next. Every brain is wired a little differently and that is the exciting part for me to discover together with my students because learning and how your brain absorbs knowledge is just as important like two sides of the sane...

...speaking; and I've got a fool-proof, unique, and simple system to make writing papers, speeches, and open-ended tests questions a breeze. I can also help you nail that job or college interview! When it comes to slogging through Literature, I specialize in all stuff that's hard, long, and confusing (or ::cough, cough:: boring)...especially Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and poetry. I can also translate Classical Latin and read Middle English. I'm flexible, adaptable, and eager to help...

...just completed a Masters degree in Global Technology and Development and I would like to help other students by tutoring them. My main areas are Spanish and English, and international-related subjects. I can also help in tutoring students who are writing essays. I am very flexible and I truly want to meet the needs of my students. I have a friendly personality and am good at making students feel comfortable, especially those who are learning...

...Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics and Genomics from Northwestern University. Two things I am passionate about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety of subjects ranging from different math and science classes, test prep (ACT, SAT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and 2), and college/grad school application preparation. My teaching philosophy is strongly based...

...American Literature, AP English IV, and Journalism. I'm also the Yearbook Moderator, ACT Test Prep Writing Instructor, and a member of our One Book, One School committee. In my free time I'm an avid runner, and I've run the past three Chicago Marathons. I enjoy Chicago sports and cheer on the Sox, Bulls, Hawks, and Bears. I rescued a dog three years ago and he has become one of the greatest joys in my life.

...with a concentration in Foreign Language Pedagogy/Language Acquisition. I aspire to be a university professor some day. I have worked hard to be able to earn 4.0 cumulative GPAs at both COD and UIC and have received several honors and accolades that have enhanced my profession as a tutor. I have also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader position, such as being the President of COD's Spanish and Italian...

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!

I am a 6th year teacher who is dedicated to helping students be engaged and interested in their learning.