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

...name is Laura Prochaska and I am an experienced educator with a passion for fostering growth and empowering individuals. With several years of tutoring and teaching experience across diverse educational settings including special education, transitional, therapeutic, and behavioral programs, I bring a unique blend of expertise and dedication to the table. My journey in education has been defined by a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of learners and guiding them towards their full potential....

...have a few years of experience in teaching general biology and chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and mathematics from students in elementary school-graduate level. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals, big and small. During my sessions, I cater to my student's learning style and individualized needs. I encourage open communication and provide outside resources. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and majored in Neurobiology and Rehabilitation Psychology. I also hold...

...completed my Bachelor's of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2012 and my Master's of Science in Speech Language Pathology at Saint Xavier University in 2014. Upon graduation I began work as a school based therapist, first for a special education cooperative and most recently with the Chicago charter school system. As a school based speech-pathologist I have worked with K-12 students at a variety of ability levels...

I'm happy to help with any math, reading, or writing concerns you may have. I've worked with many different students with many different backgrounds and ability levels, and even if your situation is unusual there's a good chance I've dealt with something like it before.

...graduate from Washington University in St. Louis, I completed the pre-medical requirements along with a major in Psychology and a minor in Women and Gender studies. After graduating I worked for a year as an Americorps fellow for a program called AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, and I am currently working with young adults with Aspergers at a social service agency. I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring children, teenagers, and young adults, including those...

...Counselor, LPC. I hold certifications in crisis prevention intervention, reading & literacy instruction, and behavioral analysis. Throughout my career I have supported students 1:1 as an executive function coach and academic tutor, trained professionals in the field of education on executive functioning and effective instruction for supporting diverse learners, provided behavioral therapy to individuals diagnosed with autism, served as an educational advocate for families navigating the special education system, developed and facilitated social emotional learning...

...am a firm believer in the motto "It 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 of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal...

...am a licensed professional educator, certified as Learning Behavior Specialist I (or special education teacher pre-k through age 21). I currently teach at a local high school working with students in an alternative learning program. I work with students at risk of academic failure one-on-one and in small groups to maximize growth in ALL required courses they need to obtain their high school diploma. Prior to working in this position, I have worked with students...

Always believe in yourself. You can do and be whoever you want just believe and give it 110%.

...an undergraduate student at Indiana University. I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education, so I have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are what motivate me to...

...am a university graduate with multiple degrees and a well of experience in teaching children, teenagers, as well as adults of different ages. I have been always been passionate about two things in my life: helping other people and learning so a career in teaching was perfect for me. I have always loved helping people from early on in my life and as I grew up I also came to understand that I loved learning...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with endorsements in Art and French from DePaul University in 2015. I taught kindergarten in a public school in Illinois from 2015-2020. During this time I also pursued my Master of Education in Diverse Learning (including endorsements in ESL, Gifted, Differentiation, and Special Education), which I completed in 2019. I have been a private tutor for pre-K through 6th grade students in pre-reading skills, early literacy and...

I graduated with a Neuroscience degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I love teaching and helping students! I am super dedicated to the advancement of education equality for all. I like to breakdown complex topics into simple terms for my students to understand and actually enjoy their material. I love to teach science!!

...learning English, history, psychology, social studies, and executive functioning skills fun! I am here to help you out by making things a bit easier. I am here to back you up with creative solutions. I am currently working on my bachelor degree at Chicago State University; My major is psychology, and my minor is CMAT. (Put on hold currently.) I have experience in working with students who have High Functioning Autism and Autism Type 1....

...have an unparalleled passion for learning. I graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs....

...am currently in my last two semesters at Indiana University and will be graduating with a BS in psychology in December of 2022. I will be hopefully returning to Indiana University to complete my MSW with a start date of January 2023. My dream is to be a social worker for children with chronic or terminal illnesses. I started my tutoring/teaching career my freshman year of high school where I worked as a student-teacher for...

...a teacher based in Chicago, with 5+ years of experience and a diverse range of skills. I've taught special and regular education, served as an IB 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...

I have been 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 a student succeed.

I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University, earning my BA in political science, focusing on voter behavior, with a minor in psychology. I have been studying voter behavior since high school with several years of hands on experience. My favorite subjects are voter behavior, US government, US history and intro level psychology.

...My name is Marissa Reiken, and I am a sophomore Elementary Education major at Butler University with minors in Diverse Learners and Mild Intervention. I have experience working in English, science, social studies, and math from grades K-6. While I am not licensed yet, I have experience working with students who have ADHD and dyslexia. I know that each student is an individual and I will meet students where they are at and try my...