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Katie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Katie

MFA

I'm an experienced writer, editor, and teacher with years of additional experience in the bookselling and bar and restaurant industries. I'm a hardworking employee who is organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, intelligent, creative, and productive. I care personally about the vital impact of l...

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

MFA

Illinois State University

MFA

Rachel

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Rachel

Masters in Education, Organizational Leadership
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

Teaching struggling readers is my PASSION! I have spent the last 23 years serving in the public education system; from classroom teacher to administrator and EVERYTHING in between! My passion for teaching reading inspired me to obtain my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading from Grand Cany...

Education

Northern Arizona University

Masters in Education, Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Gianna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Gianna

Bachelor of Science, Education
Gianna's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

I am passionate about helping students because it is something that I do for a living. I am currently a fifth grade teacher. I have been teaching for the last five years. I received my Bachelors of Science in Education, specifically Elementary Education from Illinois State University. I also have my...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Education

Bridget

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bridget

Master's/Graduate
Bridget's other Tutor Subjects
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Conversational Spanish

I am a graduate of Illinois State University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education and my Master of Arts in Foreign Languages. I also have a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Governors State University. I have traveled to various Spanish speaking countries and l...

Education

Illinois State University

Master's/Graduate

Carson

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Carson

Bachelor of Science, Middle School Teaching
Carson's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Civics
College Math
College Physics

I have always enjoyed helping others understand class material especially math. I was frequently called upon to help my friends and classmates in high school. That is where I made the decision to become a teacher. Both my parents were teachers so, you could say, I am fulfilling the legacy. I am curr...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Middle School Teaching

Dr. Foley

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dr. Foley

Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education
Dr.'s other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I am a veteran educator and a believer that all children can learn given the proper support and services. I spent 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 ...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Capella University

Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education

Jamie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jamie

MMG

I am a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur. I spent 16 years in the insurance industry, with half of that time in management roles. I've led teams of marketers, salespeople, strategic planners, and more. I was a VP when I left in 2025 to start my own business. Now I own and operate a book...

Education

University of Illinois

MMG

Illinois State University

MMG

Melissa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Melissa

AB
Melissa's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have Bachelors of Science degree in the area of Education and Special Education from Illinois State University. I have been teaching for over 15 years. In that time I have taught preschool, middle school science, and special education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic ...

Education

Illinois State University

AB

Josh

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Josh

MS
Josh's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
Pre-Calculus
Algebra
Calculus 1

When I was in high school, I remember seeing the joy of my math teachers when they would teach in class. This inspired me to become a high school math teacher. The first step was becoming a peer tutor to my classmates. This lead to tutoring math to college students. Then tutoring students while work...

Education

Illinois State University

MS

Western Illinois University

MS

Pamela

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Pamela

Bachelors, French
Pamela's other Tutor Subjects
AP French
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
French

I am currently a middle school and high school French teacher in the Chicago area. This is my 5th year of teaching.Previously, I studied at Illinois State University where I earned my BA in French with an endorsement to teach K-12. During my studies at ISU, I had the opportunity to spend a year in A...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelors, French

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