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

...approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and...

...educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and...

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.

...and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science fiction, running...

...Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In...

...a specialized educator, I excel in direct one-on-one instruction and I'm confident I can provide the extra focused support your child needs. I am able to tutor K-6 of any age in writing, reading, math, test prep, study skills, or organizational skills. Outside of academia one of my absolute favorite things to do is read....

...a 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...

...important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able...

...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 on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and...

...been an educator for over 4 years. As a health teacher, tutor, and after school director, I'm ready to help you or your child reach their academic goals! I meet students where they're at, and adjust my teaching to meet not only their academic progress but also their learning style and interests. See you in...

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.

...is adapted to the learner at hand. I am always interested in hearing what the learner is thinking because I think a lot can be learned from listening to how an individual is arriving at a given perspective. I taught for several years through an organization called Teach For America, and I later earned my...

...certification from La Universidad de Alcala, and working as a freelance translator and English tutor. I also have conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature...

...clinical psychology with an emphasis on child/adolescent mental health. I love working with kids of all ages, and have had several opportunities to work as an individual tutor, helping a third-grade child with homework, and as a teaching assistant during undgrad. I additionally have had opportunities in graduate school to continue doing informal tutoring and...

...difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children and understand the importance of good communication between the parents and teachers in order to optimize the...

...Brains Learning Center, an enrichment program designed to help children aged 3 and above develop academically. While I tutor various subjects, I am especially passionate in teaching students Math, Science, English, and Writing; these have been extremely exciting subjects to teach the future generations eager to learn more. After spending several years tutoring children and...

...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 high...

...try to carry over that energy into my teaching. My goal is to create a fun and exciting learning environment for all my students. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my 3 children. We have fun being outside, watching movies, and going on adventures. I look forward to working with your...

...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 box...

...I have served as a K-12 teacher and learning specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of...