Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Maywood, IL

...in my sophomore year, and I worked as a peer tutor for our colleges Russian department as well. I also worked with a non-profit called Reader to Reader that paired grade-school students with a college-age reading buddy to read and discuss books. When Im not working, I enjoy doing ballet and training as a circus...

...of Science degree in the area of Education and Special Education from Illinois State University. I have been teaching for over 15 years. In that time I have taught preschool, middle school science, and special education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic and try to carry over that energy into my...

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...sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach...

I teach Spanish and ESL at a secondary level, as I am passionate about the second language acquisition. I aim to teach toward each student's individual needs to ensure that they have an engaging and positive experience. ... The best strategy is to get to know a student and their interests, and then base a lesson off of those. For example, if a student loves basketball, I will use a lot examples involving basketball and their...

...Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to best share and communicate ideas, whether written or spoken. My method...

...a social work intern in the department of psychiatry at Lurie Children's Hospital. I have experience working with young people who encompass a wide range of learning abilities and I am sensitive to the unique needs that may pose a challenge to a student's learning. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of different subjects, but...

...addending DePaul University, and working towards a Master's in Special Education. I am a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have 2 years of experience working with learners with disabilities, specifically K-3. Additionally, I have worked Chicago Public Schools as a...

...program that I am currently raising money for and working very hard to get back open. My degrees and experience in education allows me to work with infants to school age. Honestly I just love interaction with all little people which is the name of my daycare as well as the passion to learn and...

...a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time I love riding horses, playing with my dog, dancing, and traveling. I love to experience different cultures and...

...twenty-one years. I have taught first grade for four years, second grade for two years, third grade for twelve years, and fourth grade for three years. I hold a Master of Education with a major in curriculum and instruction. I am dedicated to individualizing appropriate educational plans for each of my students. Holding students to...

I was a classroom teacher for 35 years. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. I have experience teaching/tutoring in all grade levels preschool through 7th grade. I specialize in helping young children in reading using Science of Reading principles.

...college student at Northwestern University, majoring in economics on a pre-medicine track. I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in various subject areas ranging from standardized testing to common core math to violin performance. During my high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT,...

...as young as 5 as well as high schoolers, and many of the students I have worked with are twice-exceptional, meaning they are extremely bright and also struggle with a neurodivergent diagnoses. This has taught me the importance of patience, creativity, and compassion when working with kids. I make sure all the lessons are fun,...

...last fourteen years. I have taught second grade students in a general education classroom and have also taught General Music to K-8 students. I am currently working as a Reading Interventionist and Literacy Coach. I look forward to meeting you and providing the academic and tutoring support that you need to achieve during your school...

...are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies that allow students to explore different theories and learning practices than they'd considered. I will provide individual-based tutoring that is catered towards the student's needs...

...of education should be to allow students to gain an understanding of themselves: strengths, weaknesses, abilities, affinities, etc. My goal as a tutor is to use my knowledge and successes as well as my personal and academic shortcomings to help students learn and grow in areas they don't feel confident in. My focus subjects are...

Caring Bilingual (English/Spanish) Elementary School Teacher offering 21 years of experience teaching all subjects to English Language Learners. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching. Great strengths in Dual Language instruction and Mathematics.

...in the class! Seeing how much tutoring helped me made me realize that I want to give back to others the knowledge that helped me get to where I am today! Other than tutoring, I aim to become a Physician Assistant after I complete my undergrad at Loyola University with a major in Neuroscience. I'm...

...emotions, mind and spirit of the learners (both teacher and student). Teaching is an interaction where generosity and truthfulness are the key factors for both participants if the experience has to be worth the effort. The personal knowledge and experience the teacher has about the subjects/issues she wants to share and communicate must enable her...