Award-Winning Tutors in Alsip, IL for Students in Special Education Programs

...student at Indiana University. I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education, so I have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and...

...my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used...

...tutor at Graceland University in both the ELL program assisting students to pass the TOEFL and trio program helping first generation college students with a diverse set of classes. Since graduation, I taught second grade in Alaska. All my students were ELL. My students started the year with 5 out 16 being able to recognize...

...been a passion of mine and has continued to be part of my life. From being a tutor to 60+ students at The Broad College of Business at Michigan State University to volunteer work for Tutoring Chicago, where i tutor every week. Varsity Tutors is now my newest platform to continue this interest and I...

...roles that I have played so far in my life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage others to then...

...and adventures (it's sort of like watching TV, except it's in words). With that said, I also look forward to tutoring in other subjects, too, such as reading, special education, learning differences, and more! Speaking of TV, in my spare time, there is nothing I love more than watching silly shows, spending time with family,...

...firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material...

...California, Grace is a teacher and performer currently working in Chicago. She graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a degree in English Literature and Theatre, with a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of...

I am dedicated to making sure that each student is learning and has the skills that they need to be successful in school and in life.

...Gillingham reading teacher, I am passionate about helping students who struggle with reading and writing. I believe that every child has the potential to learn and succeed, regardless of their challenges. My goal as a teacher is to unlock that potential and help my students become confident and independent readers and writers. My approach is...

Current Master's of Social Work Student at the University of Chicago The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Class of 2018 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Social & Economic Justice Served as 2018-2019 Tutor Corps Member at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark, New Jersey Tutored Pre-Algebra, 7th Grade Math, Special Education

...working in the field of education for over 6 years. My educational journey began with an early childhood interest for reading. That interest would manifest into a passion that would lead me into a rewarding, yet challenging profession of education. This fulfilling journey would lead me to years of tutoring, reading/writing instruction and teaching students...

...seven years, I have had the opportunity to tutor students in a variety of subjects. From elementary school to college, each age group brings about its own joys and rewards. I pride myself on truly taking the time to assess the strength of my clients and to search for areas that may need improvement. As...

...student at the College of Dupage and currently pursuing a degree in Nursing. I have a substantial amount of experience tutoring throughout the past 8 years. I have always had an affinity for mathematics and am always motivated to help others attain an understanding in a subject I am very passionate about. With my help,...

...children can learn. Working with a diverse populations of student, from inner-city Chicago to students on a Native reservation in Arizona, I have never given up on a student. To be successful in school or in life, it's about developing relationships. That's what I try to do with my students. I try to build a...

...University of San Diego with a Bachelors in Sociology/Criminology. Then, became a certified teacher through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view...

...is never ending. Learners will respond best to learning via the modality that suits them the best and in an environment that empowers them to enhance thier own learning about academics and life skills. I will try to accommodate each students learning style and ability so they will achieve greater understanding and ultimately better grades!

...Bachelors degree from Elmhurst College in Professional Communication and Urban Studies. I then went on to complete my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction as well as Special Education. I recently completed my Education Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision. I am working towards to obtaining my Doctoral Degree in Education this upcoming Fall. I began...

...Elisa, and I have an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading and English as a second language. My experiences in education have led me to teach early childhood up until 8th grade. Also, I have taught fifth and third grade at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay...

Knowledge is Wisdom! Teaching any aspect of life to someone is a gift I enjoy sharing every chance I get.