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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

Rosemary

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Rosemary

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary and Middle School Administration
Rosemary's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!

Education

Governors State University

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary and Middle School Administration

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Social Work

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

Pamela

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Pamela

Bachelors, French
Pamela's other Tutor Subjects
AP French
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
French

I am currently a middle school and high school French teacher in the Chicago area. This is my 5th year of teaching.Previously, I studied at Illinois State University where I earned my BA in French with an endorsement to teach K-12. During my studies at ISU, I had the opportunity to spend a year in A...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelors, French

Tanya

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Tanya

Master of Arts Teaching, Reading Teacher Education
Tanya's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I have been in education for 17 years and hold 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...

Education

National Louis University

Master of Arts Teaching, Reading Teacher Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor in Arts, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Nicole

Certified Tutor

Nicole

Bachelor of Education, Education
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and an ESL endorsement in 2020. Since then, I have taught one year of fourth grade, and I am on my 3rd year of teaching 2nd grade. Therefore, I would love to tutor elementary school students. I can tutor a ra...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Education, Education

Gene

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Gene

MS
Gene's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School
College Biology
High School Biology
Elementary School

I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I enjoy working with kids, and I love to have a part in seeing them do things they weren't able to do before. As a lifelong teacher that has been my reward. I have been teaching for a many years and am certified to teach in elementary, middle and high schools. ...

Education

Illinois State University

MS

Augustana College

MS

Olivia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Olivia

Master's/Graduate
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading

As a dedicated educator with a Master's degree in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University, I am passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. With over 2 years of tutoring experience and several years of classroom teaching, I specialize in subjects su...

Education

Northeastern Illinois University

Master's/Graduate

Illinois State University

Bachelor's

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Doctor of Philosophy, Geology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Human Geography
Earth Science
Geography
Geology

I am a graduate of Cambridge University in Leadership, from the University of Illinois-Springfield in Online Teaching and Learning, and hold baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in geology and geochemistry. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively and have presented at over two hundred ...

Education

Wichita State University

Master of Science, Geology

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Geology

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, Geology

Carson

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Carson

Bachelor of Science, Middle School Teaching
Carson's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Civics
College Math
College Physics

I have always enjoyed helping others understand class material especially math. I was frequently called upon to help my friends and classmates in high school. That is where I made the decision to become a teacher. Both my parents were teachers so, you could say, I am fulfilling the legacy. I am curr...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Middle School Teaching

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