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

...of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies that students can put into their mental "toolboxes" for times that they are tasked with real world problems in school and in life.

...in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for...

...to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along...

...classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in...

Hello, My name is Vanessa Desimone and I am extremely passionate about helping others. My previous work experience includes: ABA therapy, tutoring grades K-college, teaching overseas, and teaching preschoolers. In addition, I am American Sign Language interpreting certificate. With hard work, determination, and guidance I believe I can help you overcome current academic obstacles.

...believe that every child has the potential to learn and succeed, regardless of their challenges. My goal as a teacher is to unlock that potential and help my students become confident and independent readers and writers. My approach is grounded in the Orton Gillingham method, which is a structured, multisensory, and sequential approach to teaching...

...mathematics. I hold bachelor's of art in mathematics and have taught developmental mathematics for college/trade school for adult students. I am patient with my students had create visual aids to show students how math connect to everyday life. I learn my students strengths and weaknesses, so I can help them grow in the area of...

...that whether someone cooks, fixes cars, listens to their friends, hangs out or any of the other billions of activities, they are expressing themselves-and that is art. When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of discovering the answers. No two people learn the same way. Some people need to see it, some...

...and I absolutely loved it. I tutored in a wide range of subjects including English, Statistics, various sciences, and study/organizational skills. Once I began my masters program, I gained experience working with patients of all ages and wide range of language, academic, cognitive, executive functioning, and social needs. The treatment plans I create for school-aged...

...Education. Currently, I am working on my Master's degree in Autism and Developmental Studies as well as an ELL certification. I also hold a teaching certificate. I love working with students of all ages, but specifically the elementary level. I have been a teacher and am used to working with students at all levels in...

...lot of patience, which has helped me in my career thus far. I also love to exercise. When I was in fifth grade I began gymnastics. I competed all-around throughout my middle school and high school years. My favorite events were bars and floor. Although I have many interests and hobbies outside of tutoring, most...

...hard to change behaviors and motivate progress academically and socially. Unfortunately we did not always have the support of families, and in order to really progress expectations in the home and at school need to be on the same page. I look forward to working with students who really want to learn. My favorite and...

...most of my teaching and administrative experience in urban schools. During my educational career I have been able to connect and collaborate with educators globally. Most of my career has been advocating for children in the areas of special education, behavioral issues, and mental health. A passionate advocate for children in trauma and children experiencing...

...middle school subjects to college calculus and aerospace engineering topics, I will be able to properly curate and tutor you depending on your needs. Though this is broad range, I find my strengths in the STEM field, particularly in mathematics and physics. Outside of academic topics, I spent 10 years playing flute as a primary...

Hello! My name is Marissa Reiken, and I am a sophomore Elementary Education major at Butler University with minors in Diverse Learners and Mild Intervention. I have experience working in English, science, social studies, and math from grades K-6. While I am not licensed yet, I have experience working with students who have ADHD...

...the community that allows me to grow, enhance my skill set and present myself as a role model to individuals of similar age. I have tacked this goal by leading a small group of young professionals in Chicago, which meets to discuss a variety of contemporary issues that are relevant to our lives. Through my...

As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!

...a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements. My philosophy to teaching is that all students can...

...as well as a Masters of Education in Special Education. I also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a...

Current Master's of Social Work Student at the University of Chicago The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Class of 2018 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Social & Economic Justice Served as 2018-2019 Tutor Corps Member at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark, New Jersey Tutored Pre-Algebra, 7th Grade Math, Special Education