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

...for 17 years and hold multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet their individual...

...years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as being an experienced blogger, I am excited to assist young writers in their pursuit of excelling at the written word.

...tutored ESL with Heartland Alliance. I graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana ( a few years ago) having studied Political Science and Biology. What else? I am the proud mom of two magnificent kids with learning disabilities. I also write slightly less informative reviews on Yelp, as a style decision. I am a...

...teach my clients new skills. This includes academic skills, adaptive skills, social skills, executive function, and more. My goal in teaching them said skills is to ensure they become independent one day. In other words, I not only teach academic skills but also behavioral skills that allow learners to grow as individuals. 2. I manage...

...Psychology and Child Development in 2019, and I received my Master of the Arts in Clinical Psychology in August of 2021. I am currently a doctoral student in clinical psychology with an emphasis on child/adolescent mental health. I love working with kids of all ages, and have had several opportunities to work as an individual...

...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 look forward...

...as well as a training director for a college dance team, and in the past I was an assistant director for a middle school choir. I am currently a group fitness cycling instructor for students of all ages. With my range of experience, I am able to provide a space that is safe and invites...

...twenty years, I have taught students at all levels of our educational system. My expertise is helping students in grades K-3, students with special needs, and medical students. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, written expression, organization skills, executive functioning, and Study skills. I take a very individualized approach in my teaching. I evaluate...

...in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching artist with Seesaw Theatre, a company she helped...

...have experience adapting text for students, using multiple types of questions to build student success, and using technology to practice skills my students are acquiring. Tutoring can be an intensely rewarding experience for students and their tutors. Learning from different people in different settings prepares students to be learning all the time! I will happily...

...english, and history. I enjoy making science come to life for my students. There is no better way to master a subject than by immersing yourself in it. I believe education should be equitable and exciting. Educators who demonstrate a thirst for knowledge have the ability to inspire lifelong learners. I look forward to helping...

...with chronic or terminal illnesses. I started my tutoring/teaching career my freshman year of high school where I worked as a student-teacher for the pre-school/pre-k classroom located inside my school. I also worked in the SPED classroom as a peer helper where I was able to create and build lasting peer friendships in order to...

...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 and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal...

...learner eager to share the spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as a senior health educator with the peer health exchange in high schools across New York City. I can't wait to...

...B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, 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,...

...background. I got a chance to work with students from ages five to high school. This opportunity also encouraged me to take on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and other skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many of my friends in college in math, exam...

...college. The most satisfying part has been making the students realize their own potential and see their grades improve. I tutor in many different subjects such as various levels of math, science, history, English, Test-taking strategies, and writing. I strongly believe that each student has his unique way of learning and it is my responsibility...

Always believe in yourself. You can do and be whoever you want just believe and give it 110%.

...writing. As a Reading interventionist, I use the following research-based curriculum to help students learn to read. 1. *Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)* by Fountas and Pinnel - This is a research-based and highly effective curriculum that includes a well-designed balance of phonics, word work, comprehension, fluency, and writing instruction in a motivating and digestible manner...

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.