Top Special Education Tutors serving Lake Zurich
Rebecca: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Molly: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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 necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks"...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Casey: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...two years. Before attending graduate school, I worked as a certified substitute teacher for K-12 general and special education in Michigan. I also volunteered as a literacy tutor with the Family Learning Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. While I am comfortable tutoring in a wide range of humanities and language arts subjects, I am most...
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Jessica: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different needs, so tutoring one-on-one can be a lot more beneficial than classroom learning simply because the teacher can personalize their lessons to fit each student. Moreover, as long as the student really does want to master the material, even...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Prahith: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...am a 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.
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Nathan: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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 provide parents and students with additional resources, and I look forward to...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
National Louis University - Masters, Special Education
Laurie: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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!!
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Northern Illinois University - Masters in Education, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Jessica: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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 help develop SEL and communication skills. While I have many experiences teaching...
Education & Certification
Indiana State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Irene: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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 during each lesson. I have seen students make great gains using this...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Laurie: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...and subject areas, including prep for standardized tests. I am currently an Elementary School teacher at a Title I school and have 20 years of teaching experience. I also have my Special Education Certification and work with students that have a broad range of learning challenges. Many students now struggle as well due to the...
Education & Certification
Monmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education
Lauren: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ in college!), reading...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT
Angelica: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...grew up I also came to understand that I loved learning new things whether it be from books or other people. These two things led me to a career in education and great experiences working with my students. The smile or sense of achievement I see on a student's face when they understand something for...
Education & Certification
Governors State University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Concordia University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Evelyn: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...am a licensed teacher in the state of Illinois. I have been teaching for 10 years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst 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...
Education & Certification
Kent State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Saint Xavier University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Emily: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and writing and can help students in the early phases of learning reading and self-expression. I look forward to joining in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Daniel: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...know the essentialism of clarity and structure for all students, including adolescents, who all have unique learning styles. My experience in the Learning Center has fostered greater ability to develop clearer directions, clearer expectations, and to be able to more strongly model what I wanted my students to learn and to produce in both world...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
Nathan: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others create. I believe that whether someone cooks, fixes cars, listens to their friends, hangs out or any of the other billions of activities, they are expressing themselves-and that is art. When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of...
Education & Certification
Iowa Wesleyan College - Bachelors, Human Services
University of Iowa - Masters, Social Work
Alexia: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...custom problem sets, practice tests and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the 30s. All of...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Washington University in St Louis - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Terence: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...IEP's, having written them and taught towards the goals in them. I have spent considerable time working to prepare my students for standardized tests required by the state or district. While taking classes towards my certification I worked as a one to one aide in two different school districts in Chicago's northwest suburbs. While I...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Christina: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
I have been teacher for more than 14 years, and during that time I have instructed and tutored students from virtually every grade level. I attained my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2013. and completed my Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2017. I currently teach diverse learners (special education) in grades 1-6.
Education & Certification
Florida International University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Nova Southeastern University - Doctor of Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Abigail: Lake Zurich Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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, playing with my dog, dancing, and traveling. I love to experience different...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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