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

Full time public school special education teacher for the past 20 years. Professional tutor, specializing in reading, special education, learning differences and executive functioning skills.

...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 in elementary schools in a variety of classrooms. Please...

...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...

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

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.

...my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used...

...Gillingham reading teacher, I am passionate about helping students who struggle with reading and writing. I believe that every child has the potential to learn and succeed, regardless of their challenges. My goal as a teacher is to unlock that potential and help my students become confident and independent readers and writers. My approach is...

...children's educational book series. I specialize in tutoring ESL and other beginner level elementary subjects such as math, science, & reading. My favorite subject to tutor is English, as I like to incorporate simple games and activities covering everything from phonics to reading comprehension. My tutoring style includes connecting, continuously evaluating & identifying students's needs,...

...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 you!

...Endorsement but I am currently not working toward any degrees. Therefore; I became a bilingual tutor of Spanish and English because I love everything about the Spanish language especially how it sounds, moreover, English has always been one of my favorite subjects to tutor because of its novels and poems. I can teach children from...

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!!

...using more low tech approaches that totally immerse the student in learning. interactively. I have been told by my students that I am kind, 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...

...studies. I tutor in our After School Tutoring Program at my Elementary School during the school year and I also teach Summer School, in order to help students to review and retain the skills they have learned during the school year. I have had the wonderful opportunity to study and live in other countries. I...

...graduate of Ottawa University with a degree in Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have worked as a First Grade Teacher in the Blue Valley School District for the past three years. Prior to my experience as a teacher, I worked as a Kindergarten Paraprofessional for two years. I have a strong passion for developing a...

...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 am thrilled to bring...

...recognize and identify individual learning-personalities and common challenges students have. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Benedictine University and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is something I have always enjoyed, and one of the ways I like to do so is through tutoring. I...

...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. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am...

...of my life. From being a tutor to 60+ students at The Broad College of Business at Michigan State University to volunteer work for Tutoring Chicago, where i tutor every week. Varsity Tutors is now my newest platform to continue this interest and I look forward to helping more students reach their goals.

...into reading and math when appropriate. I believe that every student has the capacity to learn. As an educator, it is my job to help students discover how they best learn and then use those skills to expand their knowledge. I am a lifelong learner myself and hope to pass on that love for learning...

...the why. This skill based learning helps students understand information more thoroughly and generalize the skills across questions more effectively. Outside of work I like to keep active through running and volunteering with a local animal shelter. My ultimate goal is to one day raise and train a dog as my partner in animal assisted...