Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Bellwood, IL

...the United States, Europe and Asia. I was raised in Chicago but have lived in NYC. I have raised two (2) boys who both had ADD/ADHD. They have both Graduated from College and are very successful. I was able to teach them that they needed to learn differently with the condition that they experienced. So...

...completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while working on my PhD. I have also completed a number of teaching workshops at the University of Washington and Columbia University, as well as...

...instruction and learning. Having information about a students life gives insight into the home language, cultural values, beliefs, and traditions that may affect individual learning styles. This knowledge can then be used to devise instructional techniques that build on what a student already knows, which serves as a bridge to new learning. In my spare...

...an incoming first year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. My undergraduate degree was in Statistics as a part of a BS/MD program. My academic interests are in Biology and Mathematics, and I particularly enjoy students who care about understanding the "Why" and "How" behind interesting phenomena. To me, learning is...

...to an engaging story in every class. I believe in a constructivist approach to learning, and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student...

...is Nicole Roby. I have a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Everyday I work with students with developmental disabilities using a comprehensive approach to learning and improving important academic task. My goal is concentrated on simplifying difficult coursework until a student masters it and then building upon it. My approach is data driven to...

...most recent class that I taught, I was able to institute new and creative assignments to engage students both virtually and on ground in the classroom. Students enroll and come to class to get an education in a specific subject. As an adult student, the ability to obtain and retain new information can be different...

...students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the 30s. All of my students have significantly improved since working with me and notice at least a 4 point jump and often times students gain over a 10 point jump. I also am great at application...

...applications so as to help the student grasp the concept and excel in their studies (with the intention of going beyond a class). In short, a student who might struggle in reading or writing could very well be the next Maya Angelou or Edith Wharton. It's my job - my purpose - to ensure they...

...music, and developed a unit that had them begging for more lessons and acing all of my tests! Learning can be more fun than many people realize! I would love to help you to not only turn your struggles into a success story, but also to find passion and joy in the process as well!

...to define and develop strategies and skills towards reaching their learning goals. Each student processes information differently and at an individual pace. Academic standards do not always allow for those disparities, My passion is getting your students to succeed and enjoy the journey! Essay writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary for middle, high school and adult literacy...

...build student success, and using technology to practice skills my students are acquiring. Tutoring can be an intensely rewarding experience for students and their tutors. Learning from different people in different settings prepares students to be learning all the time! I will happily provide parents and students with additional resources, and I look forward to...

...of college, and I come from a Spanish-speaking family. I also tutor elementary school reading. I believe in education for all, and that a good education is key to a successful life. I would love to help all the students I can to reach their educational goals. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing...

...understanding, and continue to enjoy working with students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. Every student learns differently, and as a tutor, I create a positive, comfortable learning environment and address students' needs based on their personalities and individual learning styles. Within the next couple of years, I am planning to pursue a masters or...

...a recent college graduate who loves teaching and helping students learn. I have experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and...

...any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it. I have a passion to teach and see...

...and currently serve as a mentor through a local organization called College Bound Opportunity. Finally, as a mother and grandmother, I fully understand the importance of building self-esteem and confidence as the keys to success in any academic endeavor. So in the field of tutoring, I'm the antithesis of a rookie! While every situation is...

...graduate degrees, I have been trained as a reading coach to certified educators in reading instruction. To add to my professional credentials, I am a published author in association with Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society for educators, and I have been featured on the podcast channel entitled, New Teacher Talk on the topic of...

...an experienced tutor specializing in english, essay writing, communications and business. After completing the IB program at an international high school, I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, Business, and Integrated Marketing Communications. I grew up in a Korean household in China, so I am fluent in Korean...

...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...