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

...ESL instructor in Chicago, and I have a Masters in Special Education from the University of Texas, Austin. I am interested in helping you in your special needs whether it is adult English proficiency, elementary school curriculum, French language learning, or reading and writing tutoring. My strengths are also in social sciences as I have...

...in Urbana-Champaign with a minor in psychology and I graduated from here in May of 2021. While at the University of Illinois, I was a tutor for collegiate student athletes for two years! This was my first exposure to the world of tutoring and I absolutely loved it. I tutored in a wide range of...

...has different educational needs and methods that work for them. I want to help you find what works for you! For the past three years, I've been a mentor for sixth graders within Chicago Public Schools. Before that, I spent most of my teen years tutoring or mentoring other teens in the general topics of...

...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 are learning but still engaged. It is helpful if children tell...

...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 with developmental and/or learning disabilities. These experiences have taught me to approach every new student as a...

...Huntington Learning Center and a First Grade Teacher at Welch Elementary school in Naperville. I am passionate about making learning fun and applying what is taught to real life situations. It amazes me the different ways students learn and I encourage them to be themselves. There is power in struggle, it can help shape growth...

...social studies so that I can I identify my academic strengths and areas to strengthen. I find it extremely valuable to be a reflective practitioner. My consistent reflection has helped me determine the path of my Master’s Degree. My teaching and leadership experiences within the Learning Center have inspired me to obtain my Learning Behavior...

...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. Tutoring, to me, is not just about imparting knowledge, but about building confidence, instilling a love for learning,...

...a supportive and engaging environment where students feel confident to ask questions and connect with the material. As a lifelong learner, I strive to make each tutoring session both meaningful and enjoyable. I have experience teaching World History, U.S. History, Psychology, AP Government and Politics, and Civics. I also focus on making writing clear and...

...my love for English. It has become a rewarding career for me because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15...

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!!

...adults. My passion for teaching and my commitment to providing the best education possible has driven me to specialize in various areas, including autism, reading acquisition and remediation, ADHD, and executive functioning disorders. With a background in fine arts, I bring a creative and innovative approach to my teaching. I believe that fostering a high-level...

...include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how to utilize resources and...

...have been struggling with a concept and finally get it. I taught a high school classroom of high functioning students with autism in a therapeutic school for over four years. My teaching experience was very enjoyable, but highly frustrating as well. We worked hard to change behaviors and motivate progress academically and socially. Unfortunately we...

...the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as being an experienced blogger, I am...

...education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic and try to carry over that energy into my teaching. My goal is to create a fun and exciting learning environment for all my students. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my 3 children. We have fun being outside, watching...

...a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing Program, Wilson Reading Program, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, and several others. I am passionate about working...

...National Louis University, and a Ph.D. In Educational Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. For over twenty years, I have taught students at all levels of our educational system. My expertise is helping students in grades K-3, students with special needs, and medical students. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, written expression, organization skills, executive...

...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 ability to learn and love to encourage that learning. I can provide...

...will be certified to teach kindergarten through eighth grade. This summer and fall I will be continuing my education to receive educational endorsements in middle school, mathematics, social studies, and science. Up until this point, I have experienced teaching students of various ages in many different settings. Beginning in high school, I had my first...