Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Joliet, IL

...received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also...

...US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in...

...tutoring elementary language arts, reading and writing, US History and some elementary mathematics. For several recent years I was a 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...

...the Seattle World School (SWS). SWS was a high school that catered to students who were refugees and immigrants. As a biology tutor, I taught natural scientific foundations that extended from Ecology to Microbiology. Additionally, I was also an English tutor to many Spanish speaking students. While tutoring, I learned how to adapt my teaching...

...of experience in Early Childhood and Elementary School with a 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...

...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 and curriculum to meet the needs...

...with a teaching certificate in Cross-Categorical Special Education with a specification in Learning Disabilities. Prior to attending Alverno College I graduated with a Public Relations degree from Marquette University located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have a K-12 License with an endorsement as a Learning Behavior Specialist. Currently, I work as a Special Education teacher for...

...- St. Louis where I received my BS in Elementary Education. Currently, I am working on my Master's degree in Autism and Developmental Studies as well as an ELL certification. I also hold a teaching certificate. I love working with students of all ages, but specifically the elementary level. I have been a teacher and...

...state of Illinois. This is my 3rd year working as a special education teacher. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior therapist throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people...

...and education. My teaching style includes my ability to improvise and think quickly on my feet. I've worked with many students that refuse to participate in my treatment plans or have non-compliant behaviors. When this occurred, I developed a new strategy to adapt to the client's needs to allow them to feel more comfortable and...