Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Justice, IL

...support. I have been certified to teach in New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois. In Illinois I have been certified as an early education teacher as well as a teacher for grades up to grade 9. In conjunction with my library degree from the University of Chicago I wrote a thesis analyzing children's literature.

...I have the most experience working with students from 1st grade through 8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students need to feel...

...knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get 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...

...tutors as a board member of the National English Honors Society. Additionally, as a teacher's assistant for AP U.S. History, I tutored students in the formulaic writing required for DBQs, SAQs and LEQs. I'm an accomplished creative writer, I've received several awards and spend a majority of my free time working on various writing projects....

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

...pre-school/pre-k classroom located inside my school. I also worked in the SPED classroom as a peer helper where I was able to create and build lasting peer friendships in order to help develop SEL and communication skills. While I have many experiences teaching developmental appropriate activities in math, reading, writing, fine/gross motor, and SEL, I...

...counselor at a German immersion summer camp. It is currently my third summer, and I have learned so much about immersive teaching and learning language through games and activities. I mostly teach German to children, but I have worked with people of all ages including adults, which I also enjoy. Teaching is my passion, and...

...in Applied Health Science, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, I'm preparing to enroll in a Masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling next fall (still trying to settle on a school). I hope to use this degree to address the burgeoning mental health crisis among children. I worked as a tutor during...

...the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students are two-way streets, and the most successful tutors are open to learning as much from their students as they are...

...for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the importance of a strong education. I hope not only to assist with your academic needs, but also to inspire...

...find success in their strengths, work heavily on their weaknesses, and teach primarily in the learning style that the student or class is most successful in. For example, if a student or class learns best with visual means I would love to incorporate more of that so they can see the most improvement in their...

...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 scenarios.... I believe that all students can learn whatever you offer them. It is just a matter of self-motivation and confidence in their abilities.

...am ready to help in every way possible for my tutees to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I...

...teaching for 10 years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements. My philosophy to...

Hi, I'm Sarah Sinner. I have been a 1st grade teacher for three years. I also have experience teaching preschool and kindergarten. I am certified to teach prek-third grade. I can work with students on reading, phonics, social studies, science, math, etc.

...students, helping them fine-tune their research methods and to navigate complex computer programs. I enjoy breaking down daunting tasks and intimidating concepts to simpler steps, and discussing the underlying logic of this problem-solving process. In this manner, I work with students to develop strong writing skills, and helping them confidently approach the Verbal and Essay...

...in Political Science and Communications Studies from Loyola University Chicago. I am passionate about the importance of education and hope to be able to help my students attain their goes. I am particularly passionate about and experienced with helping in all levels of reading, writing, editing, English, public speaking, and political science. Additionally, as a...

...ahead. I hold a B.A. from DePaul University and M.A. from Northwestern University with an emphasis on social sciences and human development. By drawing on my background in human development, I work to promote healthy learning behaviors, habits, and mindsets while mastering new content in the ways that best suit each individual student!

...and certifications from the University of Arizona. After graduating in 2015 I decided to put teaching on hold and pursue my passion of travel. I have been working as a flight attendant for United Airlines since June of 2015 and am planning to do this for the foreseeable future. That being said, I really miss...

...countries. I also recently earned my M.A. degree focused on Modernist Literature from the University of Chicago. I am currently a high school English teacher, and would be happy to help you improve your reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills. As a native Spanish-speaker, who has continued studying the language and its formal use, I...