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

...in August of 2021. I am currently a doctoral student in clinical psychology with an emphasis on child/adolescent mental health. I love working with kids of all ages, and have had several opportunities to work as an individual tutor, helping a third-grade child with homework, and as a teaching assistant during undgrad. I additionally have...

...Bachelor of Science in Elementary and special 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...

...part of the learning process for others. I'm super into cognition and know that everyone 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...

...years. I enjoyed substitute teaching in Iowa school systems, then became a social worker for families facing challenges for two years. I was born and raised in Chicago then moved to the suburbs. I grew up playing hockey and participated in many sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others...

I majored in Elementary/Special Education at the University of Miami. I love working with kids, especially one-on-one. I specialize in Elementary subjects specifically reading and math, but have tutored in all subjects through 6th grade. I also have experience with ELL students.

...reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to helping my students in a personalized fashion that allows them to achieve their academic goals. I tutor American history, Spanish, writing, reading, political science and social...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

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.

...a degree in English Literature and Theatre, with a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students...

...spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as a senior health educator with the peer health exchange in high schools across New York City. I can't wait to keep the ball rolling with...

...the Chicago area. I taught students of all abilities in elementary school for 5 years. While I was teaching, I also received my ESL endorsement and worked with many students learning English as a Second Language. Currently, I am in graduate school for speech-language pathology. I have been tutoring a variety of ages and subjects...

...Ireland where I learned many of the approaches I still use today for teaching people from different backgrounds. Currently, I work at Wright College in Chicago where my goal is to help students form meaningful connections with their studies - the kind of connections that become a part of your daily life. I enjoy working...

...as well as a former Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade teacher. I love to smile and laugh and am eager to help you find the pathway for reading and writing. As a Reading interventionist, I use the following research-based curriculum to help students learn to read. 1. *Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)* by Fountas and...

...Adult Learning. I am Orton Gillingham trained. For over twenty years, I have served as a K-12 teacher and learning specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with...

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

...my approach to fit their needs. My work in the special education field has taught me that flexibility and patience are key when working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and ukulele, cooking, and practicing digital art on my iPad. I am experienced teaching elementary school reading (particularly phonics, sight words,...

...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 they're learning...

...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 with developmental...

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