Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Blue Island, IL

...students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of...

...want to guide them as they sharpen their skills and flourish into strong writers. While writing composition is my favorite area to teach, I will gladly help with reading comprehension as well. I have extensive experience with editing articles and essays and making suggestions for clarity, concision, tone, persuasiveness, and word choice. For two years,...

...students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful...

...Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have five sisters and three brothers, some of which are half and step siblings. Having a large family has given me a lot of patience, which has helped me in my career thus far. I also love to exercise. When I was...

...have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish your goals.

...Floor Theater, a Chicago storefront theater company that is in its third season. I've tutored for several private clients in the past, of a variety of age ranges and backgrounds. I've tutored a variety of subjects, ranging from Science to Spanish. Additionally, I teach acting classes at a studio in Chicago at night. While I...

...I discovered there was a surplus of journalism students. I finished my education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, acquiring a BA in English and a minor in Education. I was married at this time, taking classes and waitressing, for the good tips and free meals. I also learned quite a bit about human...

...am driven to help others and give whatever knowledge I have gained over the years in every field. I also have experience dealing with situations in which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts, and I have developed the patience to handle these situations. Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it...

...while also serving as a leader in many campus organizations. After graduating from UMass, I began working locally and eventually working my way up to the District Attorneys Office, where I now serve as the Deputy Director of Community Safety & Outreach. In my position at the DAs Office, I serve as a liaison between...

...liberal arts college in northern Indiana--where I studied English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of...

...needs child, I can truly relate to the importance of differentiating instruction. My hope is that students can learn, through my tutoring, that there is not a "one size fits all" solution to their problems. I will engage your student in whatever they are studying and help to create a lifelong learner.

...Global Health. During my time at UCLA, I tutored student athletes in math, history, physics, and many more subjects. My passion from teaching was clear after I was a ble to see my students succeed in their college level courses. I have a lot of experience tutoring all ages of students from elementary school to...

...the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

...a special education cooperative and most recently with the Chicago charter school system. As a school based speech-pathologist I have worked with K-12 students at a variety of ability levels as well as transition aged students in a specialized program. I love bringing my clinical skills to my work as a tutor because it allows...

I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.

I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.

...schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their...

...subjects. I graduated from Andrew's University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and have completed some Early Childhood Courses at Ashworth College. My teaching and tutoring experience over the years have allowed me to interact with and help support children with different learning abilities who are on different academic levels. My passion and drive...

...teaching both English and Spanish. My journey began with Elementary Level students but continued with adults too. I've worked with people from all around the globe. I am enthusiastic and always adapt to my student's needs or interests. Adding engaging interaction to my lessons, I help my students achieve their own goals. Let's enjoy learning!

...perform my dream job, this was 2008 when the job market across the country hit a record low point. While at WGN, its parent company, Tribune Company, declared bankruptcy; I quickly realized I needed a B plan. A couple years later, I found myself back in school working towards certification as a court reporter and...