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

Hello, My name is Vanessa Desimone and I am extremely passionate about helping others. My previous work experience includes: ABA therapy, tutoring grades K-college, teaching overseas, and teaching preschoolers. In addition, I am American Sign Language interpreting certificate. With hard work, determination, and guidance I believe I can help you overcome current academic obstacles.

...way. Some people need to see it, some need to hear it, some need to just dive in and explore, some need to move around; most are some of each. I want people to do well. The first session will always contain a fair amount of getting acquainted and I promise to do my share...

...This highly effective curriculum helps students struggling with phonics to acquire critical phonemic awareness skills. 3. *Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words (SIPPS)* by Collaborative Classroom - This is a multisensory instructional approach offering lessons specifically tailored for older students as well as different materials designed for young students. 4. I also...

I am a licensed professional educator, certified as Learning Behavior Specialist I (or special education teacher pre-k through age 21). I currently teach at a local high school working with students in an alternative learning program. I work with students at risk of academic failure one-on-one and in small groups to maximize growth in ALL...

Education has always been a passion of mine. From my days growing up and playing school with my younger siblings, to running study groups in high school, I never tired of the joys of teaching and learning. It was a natural fit that I pursued a degree in Education and became a licensed teacher. I...

I am a full-time special education teacher, a wife and the mother of two very active boys. I currently work with 8th graders in a co-taught learning environment, but I have experience working with students in grades K-8. I have worked with students with and without IEPs, including students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, ADHD,...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

I'm currently a rising senior at Northwestern University where I study Cognitive Science and Global Health. I absolutely love learning and being a part of the learning process for others. I'm super into cognition and know that everyone has different educational needs and methods that work for them. I want to help you find what...

I have been in education for more than twenty years. I continue to enjoy spending time supporting students outside of the school day, increasing their personal success.

As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!

I am an experienced no nonsense teacher. I am committed to helping you succeed and teaching you strategies to help.

I have been an educator my entire adult life. I began in early childhood to work and be "Mom" at the same time. I followed my own chidlren through their grades. I taught grade school when they attended grade school, middle school, then high school. Now I am an adjunct college professor and train educators...

Learning is a process. Learning should include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach...

I love to learn and expand my knowledge. I enjoy the history channel and documentaries. ... Give them more positive encouragement.... I would keep using positive vocabulary words and keep my energy up.... I would try teaching it a different way.... I would start with three-word sentences.... Being positive and upbeat.... I would explain it to them in a way they would be interested.

...a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to,...

I am currently getting my bachelors at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I first discovered my innate passion for tutoring through my first job experience at Kumon: After School Math and Reading Program. This program provided me a platform to develop my tutoring skills with students of different age groups an varied background. I...

Full time public school special education teacher for the past 20 years. Professional tutor, specializing in reading, special education, learning differences and executive functioning skills.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2012 with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education. I love to travel. I have been to about 20 different states and over 15 different countries. I love being able to bring the world to life for my I have a crazy...

...for students with severe autism in a Life Skills classroom for 2.5 years. I student taught in a 2nd grade placement, followed by a 4th grade placement in Buffalo Grove. I have tutored before and I love to develop connection and build positive relationships with the students I teach. I have an endorsement in math....

I received my education at both UW-La Crosse and UW-Milwaukee, attaining a Bachelors in Psychology. I have experience teaching children and young adults, from the ages of 6-18, including individuals with autism. My favorite subjects to tutor are ACT Prep, Writing, Reading, Psychology, High School Math, and basic computer science. My tutoring style is to...