Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Lemont, IL

...certified teacher through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity...

...each student will attain a great knowledge of the subject at hand by not only recognizing how to do something but also being able to comprehend why they are doing it. I believe education is a key to success and I feel a great privilege in being able to share my knowledge with my students....

...education for over 6 years. My educational journey began with an early childhood interest for reading. That interest would manifest into a passion that would lead me into a rewarding, yet challenging profession of education. This fulfilling journey would lead me to years of tutoring, reading/writing instruction and teaching students with and without disabilities.

My name is Brittany. I am a fourth year educator with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Special Education from University of Illinois Chicago. My favorite part about teaching is developing a relationship with each child and taking their strengths and incorporating it into the learning process!

...and having graduated college with Summa Cum Laude honors, I know that hard work and dedication in education pays off. I hold myself to a very high standard in my own education, and I like to instill these same values in my students. I spend my days as a Special Education teacher for Chicago Public...

...to stay up to date on the best educational practices. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated professionals such as Lucy Calkins, Jeff Anderson, and Dr. Nikki Newton. Also, I integrate Dr. Carol Dewek's growth mindset research into my instruction. I hope that we can work together to help you achieve your...