Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving Schaumburg, IL

...can learn anything and it is my job as a teacher to find the scientifically proven methodology that is appropriate to help the student learn. I have 30 years of experience in the public school system teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade, specializing in helping students with diagnosed learning disabilities as well as those not diagnosed with learning differences. I have spent years studying the art and science or learning to read and applying reading to...

I am a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major at Rice University having done research on 2-D material synthesis and oil surfactants. I have tutored for years in math and science courses ranging from 5th grade to AP curriculum. I like to apply topics to real-world examples and have my students learn to talk through how to solve problems by the end.

...years, I continued my career in Athletics until I realized my true passion lies in Education. As such, I went back to school and received a Master of Education, with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from Sam Houston State University. While I am most passionate about teaching US History, I have also taught Government, Economics and Sociology. Ninety-five percent of my students passed the first US History STAAR exam, which was well above the...

...student data tracking over 80 students' attendance, behavior, and coursework performance. Additionally to monitoring progress, I attended weekly meetings with staff to discuss school climate, academic interventions, whole school programming and strategic ways to meet our district goals. In light of having a corps member resign, I was given the added responsibility of tutoring and providing specialized support to 25 fourth grade ELA and Math students for 20 hours a week which has resulted in...

...I graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in English Literature with honors. I have taught 9th, 10th, and 12th grade English for students in Pre-AP, Standard, Inclusion Special Education, and Self-Contained Special Education. I am currently a stay-at-home mom and I teach ESL students (K-6) in China online, so I have a very wide range of teaching experience. Some of my hobbies include playing rugby, traveling, and spending time with the ones...

...almost 30 years of experience in the classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student...

I want to help students learn the material while also learning how to approach different problems so that they can eventually continue learning without the help of a tutor! I think learning how to learn and study is a very important skill and would like to help students learn how to do so!

...encouraging critical thinking, and integrating a variety of resources. Teaching in a bilingual classroom is challenging and motivating for any educator. Bilingual students are in need of special care and attention in the learning process throughout the year. Although some learners might have strong linguistic skills in their native language, they may have deficiencies in their second language; it is the task of the teacher to help guide the student through this learning process.... I believe...

...I am an active member of several districts and national science programs and organizations. A graduate of McMurry University I received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and minor in Psychology. From there furthering my education I attended West Texas A&M University earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Secondary Science. Most recently earning a Masters of Science Degree in Educational Technology, Media, and Design from Full Sail University. At this...

Hi! I'm Melanie and I am a former 10th and 12th grade English teacher who specializes in essay writing, test taking (English for standardized exams, American and British literature). I am currently a freelance copywriter and author.