Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Woodstock, IL

...most valuable thing in the entire world. That is why I traveled to a developing country to provide an education for the children here. I believe that everyone has the right and deserves an opportunity to learn, that is why I want to tutor, to help others learn. **at this moment in time, I can...

...very passionate about Psychology, Biology, and the Life Sciences. I enjoy tutoring test prep, college level Biology and Physics, Graduate level Biology, and high school level Biology, Physics, Life Sciences, Psychology, Science, and Social Studies. Please feel free to reach out if you would like tutoring services in the said subjects! :) - Olivia F.

...students to demystify learning. I have volunteered my time to help teenagers in underserved communities prepare for ACT and SAT testing. I also worked with small groups of elementary school students who were identified as performing below their grade levels. I am a firm believer in teaching a student how they learn. Each student is...

...it. Teaching is my passion, and I take great pride in helping students achieve their full potential. While I tutor a broad range of subjects I have a strong expertise in teaching AP Seminar, Spanish, English, and elementary math, reading, and writing. I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment for my students, where...

...club at Lowell Elementary School in Wheaton. Most of the students came from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I was able to learn how to adapt to their learning needs in science, reading, writing, social studies, and spelling. Due to this experience, I decided to attain teacher licensure endorsements in ESL and Mandarin. During this...

...With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. A lifelong learner, she always has a book about science (usually biology!) on her...

...tutor a broad range of subjects such as elementary reading and math, I am most passionate about art. In my experience, motivating students with positivity and using scaffolded support (building on what they know and beyond) makes for success. I am a firm proponent of lifelong learning and differentiation in regards to meeting needs of...

...a special education teacher and love working one to one or in small groups with students I tutor. I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University, a Graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, and another Advanced Graduate degree from Northern Illinois University as a Reading Specialist. I enjoy...

...for a high school English Composition Class. This involved reading the assigned topics along with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My...

...focusing on english, ESL, reading comprehension, writing skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and research skills. Also, while I was completing my Masters degree, I taught sections of written and oral communications courses, which allowed me to provide the knowledge necessary for students to improve on their public speaking skills, presentation skills, and speech writing...

...have taught first, fourth, and fifth grades. I tutor all elementary subjects (i.e. math, reading, writing, etc) along with middle school math, reading (comprehension), writing, etc. I have a bachelors degree from Rockford University and have taught students of all levels and abilities. I hope to help you or your child be successful!

...future careers that they may have never thought about before. When a student understands the material given, they are ecstatic and become more interested in the subjects. However, not only are the student's ecstatic, but I am as well that my students are striving in learning the subject and improving their understanding.

...learning process so we can build from there, together. I know the study skills that tend to work best, but I always tailor them to the individual. Also, whenever possible I give students opportunities to apply their skills to what is most interesting to them and help them search for new things to learn. I...

...strong focus on phonics, writing, reading, and comprehension, While I am an experienced classroom teacher and tutor in K-5 subjects, I am most passionate about writing, reading, and art! I believe student success is achieved with a positive foundation about learning and a safe environment to make mistakes to grow. By giving your student the...

...both in and out of the classroom, I have learned many things. However, two main things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are...

...also open to learning from more experienced teachers than myself. WORKS PUBLISHED: Casualties of War is a short story relating the experiences of two young men, who were sent to fight in the Vietnam War. They both returned, but the effects on their lives were tragic. PREFERRED MAGAZINES/BOOKS: The Watchtower and Awake magazines are my...

My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.

...am a mom of two girls and a daycare teacher. I enjoy helping students reach their goals and hope to help as many students as I can. As a child I struggled in school and know what it's like to struggle in many different ways. When I decided to be a teacher I wanted to...

...guiding them through many concepts of the basic science courses. Through this process, I not only build meaningful relationships with my peers, but promote an environment of healthy learning. With this and many other tutoring experiences before college, I have been able to craft my communication skills, gather perspective on diverse populations, and even fortify...

...coursework was geared towards teaching others Mandarin. In addition to this I stayed another eight years in Taiwan teaching at a bilingual English school. In short, I conducted class completely in Mandarin Chinese to the Taiwanese students until their English level reached maturity. In conclusion, I've been in a language teaching environment in Asia for...