Top Special Education Tutors serving Oak Forest

Prahith: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Molly: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz,...
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

Amy: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Ahsan: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...aspiring to performance-based advancement. My interest is in business, investments, and tax and finance. In keeping with this interest, I have developed a strong work ethic, which is evidenced by the fact that I have maintained a part-time job during my years in college. This included operating my own successful small business and working in...
Education & Certification
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Illinois - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Keller Graduate - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

Terence: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many biographies on American figures and the eras they lived. For me, reading opens us up to a world of new interests to explore as well as basic daily functioning and I consider it a vital skill. I have a...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Ally: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 am passionate about being a life-long learner. My...
Education & Certification
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Lauren: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...essay advisor, and have instructed students in a variety of subjects; including History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT

Daisy: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...general topics of Algebra, Biology, and English. I also supported students in their preparation for various AP exams, with Psychology being my favorite. Depending on what area you specifically are looking for help with, we'll curate a game plan together. I'll consider what type of learner you are, what typically works for you, and what...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35

Laurie: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, 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

Abigail: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Brigette: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...placement yet for those reasons. Learning about the different cultures, backgrounds, interests, and needs of my students is allowing me to provide instruction in a more meaningful way. Outside of the classroom, I communicated with the families of my students and provided ways in which they are able to further assist their children. I...... In the first session, I would begin by getting to know my student personally by asking them questions about their interests. I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education

Vaidehi: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many of my friends in college in math, exam prep, chemistry, biology, psychology and other subjects. All these experiences have allowed me to think of concept in new ways and create creative ways to understand them. As a tutor I hope to share some of my...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Kathryn: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
Hi. I'm Kathy and I have been a Special Educator since 1980. I absolutely love teaching! I especially love teaching literacy to K-4th Grade students. I spend my spare time with my dogs, Paco and Scrappy; taking road trips, and hanging out with friends and family.
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Denise: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...extensively within CPS through the Sit Stay Read non-profit among other organizations. I have tutored many kids with unique and different learning styles. I have also 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Cynthia: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...education. I was a teacher in public schools for 7 years, focusing on special education, reading, math and writing for kindergarten to 8th grade. My responsibilities included co-teaching general education classes, and modifying assignments and assessments for students in accordance with their IEPs and 504 plans. -I'm also a mom of 4 kids! They currently...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Eleshia: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I have become more focused on creating partnerships with outside organizations to provide existential learning opportunities for my students. When not trying to make the world a better place, you can catch...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Masters in Education, Education

Binta: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
Current Master's of Social Work Student at the University of Chicago The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Class of 2018 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Social & Economic Justice Served as 2018-2019 Tutor Corps Member at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark, New Jersey Tutored Pre-Algebra, 7th Grade Math, Special Education
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Danielle: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 am used to working with students at all levels in all subjects. I believe everyone has the...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
University of Missouri-St Louis - Masters in Education, Autism/Dev. Studies/ELL Cert

Jessica: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...children. I currently am working at a therapeutic clinic for children with developmental disabilities. The children I work with are from the ages 3-10 years of age. I am a fun and outgoing person who likes to engage children in learning. While tutoring I always will do something educational and fun/motivating activities to ensure they...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Martha: Oak Forest Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...patient, fun, and able to give them confidence. My students, their parents and I work together as a team to meet their learning goals. I am proud of having helped so many students during my career. I specialize in teaching phonics elementary school reading, writing, ad study/organizational skills. I have extensive experience assisting students with...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
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