Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Lindenhurst, IL

...degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics. I have endorsements to teach up to 9th grade in English, Social Studies, and Science. I hold a Master's degree in Early Childhood Administration. I have been a child care provider for the past 8 years and have taught children from ages 6 weeks to 10...

...graduate of DePaul University with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Professional Writing. I am also currently working on my MA in English Literature, to be completed in 2021. I have worked as a tutor at my university's writing center for the last two years, collaborating with students on a variety of...

...my journey by volunteering for Working in the Schools, a reading-focused non profit in Chicago. I worked with kids K-5, from read-alouds to reading interventions. I also student taught at Ravenswood Elementary, working with a diverse learning population in the 4th grade. I love finding ways how to make learning accessible for everyone by using...

I like to help students understand. Understanding is even better than learning.

...to understand what they are learning so they can retain it rather then memorizing just to obtain an "A" at all costs. I have learned that this is a great quick fix but has long term consequences. Memorized information is easily forgotten whereas concepts and how they relate to one life endures a lifetime. It...

...St. Louis, a top 20 university, where I'm continuing to build on my strong academic foundation. I've worked with students of various ages and learning styles, and I love finding the right approach to help each one gain confidence and achieve their goals. I tutor in math, English, history, SAT prep, Spanish, and more, and...

...teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives...

...on English and American authors. Shakespeare, Shaw, Moliere, Oscar Wilde, Sheridan, Woodhouse, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Poe, Salinger, Eugene O'Neil, Tennessee Williams, Capote, Twain - the list goes on forever. As a student, interpreter, and performer of great dramatic works, I've appeared in classical theatre across the United States as well as Canada and the UK....

...an elementary classroom teacher for the past 6 years. This year, I will be a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for...

...I took a cruise from Florida, U.S.A. to Mexico, Jamaica and The Grand Cayman Islands. Twice, I have traveled to the Philippines including a recent vacation on Boracay Island. I enjoy exploring other countries with the local residents whenever possible. It's a good way to get away from the tourist traps. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: For nearly...

...school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing. Furthermore, having watched thousands of hours of educational...

...York University in addition to Psychology (with a Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies focus) and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of...

...in English. I started tutoring all elementary subjects while still in high school. I edited essays and short stories for my peers and some graduates while in college. I also took many writing courses while there. My great grandmother, grandmother, and mother used to be English teachers, so it seems to be in my blood!...

...teaching and making sure my students are successful. I work with all my students individually to ensure the best quality of work to be done. Each student can ask questions, learn information designed specifically for them, and have one on one communication with me. It has beens shown that working one on one with each...

...and strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each individual's needs. This means guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing, helping them improve their reading comprehension, or fostering a deeper appreciation for literature. Furthermore, I've lived in Germany during my formative years and feel confident teaching conversational German.

...Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing Program, Wilson Reading Program, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, and several others. I am passionate...

...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 National Honor Society member. Encouraging and engaging others with kindness, compassion, and joy is my daily goal. Professionally, I have taught third, fifth, and sixth grades...

...enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school,...

...have the most experience tutoring Elementary School Math and Reading and the most content knowledge in Psychology, though I am also passionate about helping students with ACTs/College apps due to having myself navigated through the system's challenges recently. In addition, I'd be happy to dive into Mandarin Chinese as it is another native language I...

...for their students to start, but not complete, their college-level education. Working with kids who were just starting their 11-year journey, students who were in college and with Breakthrough, and the staff who had been with those kids for years gave me a wonderful perspective on what education looks like for many across the country,...