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

...do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies...

...classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in...

...remains beneficial because I have been motivated to make the course content as relevant to our students’ lives as possible in order to best engage them in learning activities and assessments. In order to meet my goals, I consistently reflect on how well I designed a lesson or a learning activity that incorporated the elements...

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

I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!

...reading and writing, and have fun doing it. I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I...

...Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Millikin University. I am finishing up my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a Bilingual Endorsement from National Louis University. My teaching philosophy is student centered and provides students with hands-on activities to engage in. I am consistently displaying the highest level of personal and professional standards. I...

...tutor with Oakton Community College's VITA Program where ESL adults worked weekly to improve their reading fluency, phonics and writing abilities. Because of my special education background, my philosophy towards learning is that everyone has a different and often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I...

...teaching for 14 years and it is the most rewarding job out there. I love to help students learn and grow. I have a lot of patients, I work primarily with Special Education students. I have many different skills I can You to help students learn the material. My work is done when I see...

...my undergraduate degree, I moved to Chicago where I received a masters degree in teaching. I am currently a full-time special education teacher on the Southside of the city. I am passionate about literature, english, and history. I enjoy making science come to life for my students. There is no better way to master a...

...nursing student, teaching is part of what I do every day-- from educating parents on child development to helping seniors understand the pathophysiology of diabetes, and even helping classmates with homework. I love being able to share my love of learning with others, and I hope to be able to empower people to be excited...

...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 internationally. Throughtout my career, I have tutored my students who needed extra time to learn a new topic.

...worked with special needs students in an adaptive P.E. class. I have also been an unofficial tutor for many of my friends, fellow classmates, and siblings over the years. I can tutor a wide range of ages and subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, math, and ASL (American Sign Language). I have already...

...and writing, but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy...

...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 Paraprofessional, working with students with...

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.

...with people. Knowledge is unlimited and available for everyone who wants to learn and continue to grow. Things change continually so it is important to keep up with the new and improved to stay informed and educated. I hope to continue to share my knowledge with others who want to grow and learn.

...best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations...

...a lifelong 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...

...was a long term substitute teacher and a tutor. The majority of my experience is with students age 5-12. I currently teach fourth and fifth grade special education. As a special education teacher, I have experience adapting text for students, using multiple types of questions to build student success, and using technology to practice skills...