Top Phonics Tutors serving La Grange
Katie: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut- Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
David: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students...
Education & Certification
Drake University- Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Jessica: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...degree afterwards. I’ve had about 3 years of tutoring experience, and I tutor SAT, ACT, English, math, biology, and chemistry. As a tutor, I believe that each student has the potential to learn any subject as long as they’re taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Christopher: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Rebecca: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. I do not believe there is any such thing as a bad...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus- Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology- Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Sonjanita: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...Technology from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I also hold certificates in Master Teaching of English Language Arts subjects (Type 09, grades 6-12), Administration & Supervision (Type 75, grades K12), Well-Managed Classroom Consultancy and English Language Teaching...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University- Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Brandon: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Shea: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University- Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
James: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...the word "student" can easily be replaced with "thinker" or "individual," because everyone is unique when it comes to their perspective and thought-process about the world around them. In my view, the best part about my approach to tutoring is that "we" get to decide what personal practices will create the greatest learning experience for...
Education & Certification
DePaul University- Bachelor in Arts, English and History
John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Nick: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...see that one-on-one instruction is the most effective and rewarding for both teachers and students. Now that I am in Chicago, I am eager to provide that kind of individualized instruction to help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Eddie: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...Hamburg, Germany, where I earned my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). There, I taught Business English to adults, as well as school English to students in grades four through ten. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures; teaching English has given me the chance to work with...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison- Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Emily: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School- Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Galen: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...since I began teaching seven years ago. I have taught one-on-one, online, and in classrooms. My youngest students were getting ready to start kindergarten, and my oldest were close to retirement. Through these varied experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching strategies to suit the needs and interests of each student I work with....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College- Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago- Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790
Christen: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. I've always had a strong interest in helping children reach their goals and volunteered with the children's ministry at my church and later became a youth soccer referee and coach. My senior year of high school, through my involvement in National Honor Society, I was given the opportunity to become...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Amanda: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
North Central College- Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University- Masters, Reading Specialist
Kris: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Andrew: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...Theater and Performance Studies. Since graduation, I have continued to live in Chicago. I am a founding member of First 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Tess: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...senior in college, I considered graduate school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Brandee: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...
Education & Certification
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus- Bachelors, Human Services
Kim: La Grange Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in La Grange, IL
...in grades K-7. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is...
Education & Certification
Millikin University- Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor- Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
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