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

...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 do my...

...am licensed to teach 1-6 in all subject areas. I am currently a tutor at 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...

...multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet their individual needs and style of learning.

...learn my students strengths and weaknesses, so I can help them grow in the area of weakness and create stability in the area that are their strengths. In addition I have experience working with special needs students and I bring a patient, yet loving approach to help my students tackle their fears of mathematics.... The strategies that I have found successful are math games; I create math games for the topic I am teaching. When students...

...favorite part of teaching is seeing the "light bulb" above a student's head when they 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...

...entire adult life. I began in early childhood to work and be "Mom" at the same time. I followed my own chidlren through their grades. I taught grade school when they attended grade school, middle school, then high school. Now I am an adjunct college professor and train educators internationally. Throughtout my career, I have...

...love to work with 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...

...(birth-3rd grade), letter of approval for special education and a minor in teaching English as a second language. Since then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a...

...Masters of Education in Special Education. I also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social...

I am passionate about teaching and learning. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding to actively be a part of processes that foster academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth for children.

...undergrad level and a full year teaching chemistry at the high school level, I have a vast amount of experience from which to draw upon. My Masters thesis included a significant amount of physics knowledge, and all of these topics require a great deal of math as well. I specialize in the STEM fields- science,...

...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 problem solve.

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!!

...4 years. As a health teacher, tutor, and after school director, I'm ready to help you or your child reach their academic goals! I meet students where they're at, and adjust my teaching to meet not only their academic progress but also their learning style and interests. See you in the (virtual) classroom!

...have been a teacher for the past 15 years with experience in both special education and general education. I have expertise across the content areas but have degrees in English and History. I am also very adept at making modifications and accommodations for students of various learning styles. I'd love to work with your student!

...most any type of math and most any type of language. I do enjoy math, yet I love to read literature and to write. Learning is best when it is fun, and when it is adapted to the learner at hand. I am always interested in hearing what the learner is thinking because I think...

...in Applied Behavior Analysis. Everyday I work with students with developmental disabilities using a comprehensive approach to learning and improving important academic task. My goal is concentrated on simplifying difficult coursework until a student masters it and then building upon it. My approach is data driven to ensure the accuracy of a mastered skill.

...in my classroom which was primarily 5th-8th grades. My classes had students of multiple grades together so my teaching related to a variety of grades and ability levels. I also assisted in the regular education classrooms at times. I am familiar with IEP's, having written them and taught towards the goals in them. I have...

...the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the year reading at a 3rd grade level. I also taught in a Montessori school in inner-city Kansas City working with student 1-6.

...that I have maintained a part-time job during my years in college. This included operating my own successful small business and working in other positions and internships. I function equally well working independently or as a member of a team, and feel confident that given the opportunity I can make a positive difference.