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

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.

I am a K-8 certified teacher, with endorsements in French and Learning and Behavior. My passions lie in reading and writing, but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar...

...my Bachelor's from Missouri Western State University, graduating a year early in 2020. My degree is Health and Exercise Science with a minor in biology. I spent a year in Midwestern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and decided to discontinue for personal reasons. I then worked as a sports medicine professional for two years...

...U of I's Introduction to World Music course for two years. Before attending graduate school, I worked as a certified substitute teacher for K-12 general and special education in Michigan. I also volunteered as a literacy tutor with the Family Learning Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. While I am comfortable tutoring in a wide range...

I am an experienced no nonsense teacher. I am committed to helping you succeed and teaching you strategies to help.

...of the student. 3. Provide students with positive feedback constantly. Positive statements can promote self-worth, self-image and pride in the classroom community. 4. It is not an inability to learn but my own inability to teach when a student lacks progress. It is my responsibility to challenge not only my learners but to challenge myself....

...a chance to work with students from ages five to high school. This opportunity also encouraged me to take on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and other skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many of my friends in college in math, exam prep, chemistry, biology,...

Currently, I am addending DePaul University, and working towards a Master's in Special Education. I am a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have 2 years of experience working with learners with disabilities, specifically K-3. Additionally, I have worked Chicago Public...

...University Chicago. I'm passionate about helping students build the tools they need to feel capable and confidentnot just in one subject, but across their learning lives. I specialize in executive functioning, study skills, and academic organization, and I have extensive experience supporting neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, Autism, or learning differences. I also tutor...

In all the roles that I have played so far in my life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage...

...free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety,...

...is the ACT and SAT. I developed my own custom problem sets, practice tests and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the...

...to recognize the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the year reading at a 3rd grade level. I also taught in a Montessori school in inner-city Kansas City working with student 1-6.

...in 2019. I have been a private tutor for pre-K through 6th grade students in pre-reading skills, early literacy and math, English language (ESL), middle school essay writing and editing, and more. I am a nomad and began traveling at a young age. I have taught primary students in Uganda and tutored an ESL family...

...form meaningful connections with their studies - the kind of connections that become a part of your daily life. I enjoy working with students of all ages and specialize in tutoring English, Reading, and Writing. My teaching philosophy? I believe that learning is a bridge between the student and the world at large. In school,...

I love working with people. Knowledge is unlimited and available for everyone who wants to learn and continue to grow. Things change continually so it is important to keep up with the new and improved to stay informed and educated. I hope to continue to share my knowledge with others who want to grow and...

...outside resources. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and majored in Neurobiology and Rehabilitation Psychology. I also hold a Master of Science in Biomedical Science and am working towards my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for 2024. Someday, I hope to practice a field of medicine that allows me to help individuals with disabilities,...

...masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Everyday I work with students with developmental disabilities using a comprehensive approach to learning and improving important academic task. My goal is concentrated on simplifying difficult coursework until a student masters it and then building upon it. My approach is data driven to ensure the accuracy of a mastered...

...of special education, behavioral issues, and mental health. A passionate advocate for children in trauma and children experiencing mental health issues, I am author of three books geared for elementary children and loves helping children sort out their feelings. The books incorporate emotional health as well as social and emotional learning concepts with the goal...

...co-teaching general education classes, and modifying assignments and assessments for students in accordance with their IEPs and 504 plans. -I'm also a mom of 4 kids! They currently ranging in ages from 3 to 14 years old so I have experience with all different types of interest levels. -I pride myself in thinking outside the...