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Erin

Certified Tutor

Erin

Masters, Biological Sciences
Erin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Science
Biology

My name is Erin Dorset, and I am excited about the opportunity to be your next tutor! My educational background and teaching experience collectively make me an excellent tutor. I am a recent graduate of Illinois State University with a Master's degree in Biological Sciences (GPA 4.0), with special i...

Education

Illinois State University

Masters, Biological Sciences

SUNY at Geneseo

Bachelors, Biology, General

Joseph

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joseph

Bachelor

Here to make Mathematics more approachable for you/your student! I am a graduate of Illinois State University in Secondary Mathematics, certified to teach middle level and high school level mathematics by the state of Illinois. My main passion is Mathematics but I also enjoy other fields such as Che...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor

Brittany

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Brittany

Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
English
Math

Hi there. I have a Bachelors in elementary education and am endorsed in special education, math, science, social science, and language arts. I hold a Learning Behavior Specialists degree (LBS1). Currently, I teach 3rd-5th grade special education in Gurnee School District 56. It is my second year her...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Emily

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Emily

BED

Hi, I'm Ms. Stewart! I am a math student at Illinois State University. I am able to help with pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calc, AP statistics, and AP calculus. I love working one on one with students to adjust my teaching style to however you best learn. I'm happy to answer any...

Education

Illinois State University

BED

Veodies

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Veodies

Bachelor's

Your academic journey can prove to be long and arduous. The system itself does not cater to the individual & lessons can be difficult to grasp for some. As a recent college graduate, I am elated to bridge that gap for young students. Academia has the potential to carry your future to places you coul...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor's

Robert

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Robert

Bachelor in Arts, History
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History

About ten years ago I decided to enter the teaching profession, and I have come to absolutely love it. I really like working with young people, not least because they intuitively understand as I do that learning should be fun and that few great things are accomplished without a laugh or two along th...

Education

University of Illinois

Bachelor in Arts, History

Josh

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Josh

MS
Josh's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
Pre-Calculus
Algebra
Calculus 1

When I was in high school, I remember seeing the joy of my math teachers when they would teach in class. This inspired me to become a high school math teacher. The first step was becoming a peer tutor to my classmates. This lead to tutoring math to college students. Then tutoring students while work...

Education

Illinois State University

MS

Western Illinois University

MS

Megan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Megan

Master of Arts Teaching, Educational Administration
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
Phonics

I have been teaching Kindergarten and first grade for the past 12 years. I have also been a one on and one and small group tutor for the past 12 years. I have helped students with reading skills, phonics, and primary math skills.

Education

Concordia University-Chicago

Master of Arts Teaching, Educational Administration

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Anna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Anna

Master of Arts, Cultural Studies
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
AP US History
Creative Writing
Dissertation Writing
Elementary School English

I am a graduate of Illinois State University, where I attained my bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and my master's degree in English Literature with a concentration in Literary and Cultural studies. Currently, I work as an Instructional Assistant Professor for the English Department ...

Education

Illinois State University

Master of Arts, Cultural Studies

Illinois State University

Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education

Sharima

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sharima

MAT
Sharima's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
MAP
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

Hello! My name is Sharima Jackson. I am from Waukegan, Illinois. I am currently a 1st grade teacher and I love my job! I believe that all kids can learn and that there is a way to reach everyone. I am very dedicated in my works to make my students become successful.

Education

Rockford College

MAT

Illinois State University

MAT

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