Top Phonics Tutors serving Park Ridge
David: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...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 find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Ruth: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Andrew: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...encourage all of my students to make the most out of every educational opportunity. When I'm not tutoring, I can usually be found at the theater, either as an audience member or on the stage. I am an avid Chicago Bulls fan, and enjoy catching a game whenever I can. I also love to camp--it...
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
Jack: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Daria: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Zach: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Terence: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...that everyone has a different and often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Kandice: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful learning experiences. I always find...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching
Shelby: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Catherine: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
I am currently a stay at home, homeschooling Mom! I love learning and teaching. ... My teaching philosophy focuses on visualization of concepts to promote a deeper understanding, which ultimately means a lasting understanding. Focus on how to help the student get to that point.... In a first session, I would introduce myself to my student so they feel comfortable, ask them about themselves to open the dialogue and make them feel they are able to...
Education & Certification
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, Environmental Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Amanda: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...done with my Middle School Math Endorsement. I have just finished my Master's Degree in Media Communications, as I work toward helping that department in the Educational Field. I love tutoring because it gives me one on one time with a student to make sure they can produce success in their classroom. I have taught...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Media Communication
Tess: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...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 Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I regularly tutored fellow undergraduates...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Emily: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...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 social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and writing and can help students in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Katelynn: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720
Michael: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...the university while I was in undergrad, and I helped students with history and intro level science. I worked with many students who were very far behind in their course work, and I helped them engage with material while figuring out the learning strategy which would work best for each student. I am currently working...
Education & Certification
University of Memphis - Bachelor in Arts, World History
University of Memphis - Current Grad, World History
Christine: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative artist, so I can also help you with essays and research papers. I have been a public speaking...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelors, Theatre
University of California-San Diego - Masters, Acting
Taryn: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...as being involved in Science in the Classroom demonstrations for 3rd and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style is adapted to each student to focus on the...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Northwestern University - PHD, Chemistry
Galen: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...that means using imagination exercises to decode difficult reading passages or tackling grammar as though it were a math problem. Through this approach, I help my students to build confidence, thereby ensuring that they can succeed when facing problems on their own. I believe that trust and respect are key components of a successful tutoring...
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
Madeline: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...the one-on-one interaction that does not occur as frequently in a classroom setting. I am very passionate about teaching and have a lot of new ideas to bring to tutoring sessions. When I am not tutoring you can find me working as a camp counselor or at home going for a bike ride with my...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Aline: Park Ridge Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...to minor in Education because I wanted to be better equipped for my roles as a mentor and tutor. During college I provided homework help and college preparation for high school students in Oakland and I worked as a literacy tutor for elementary aged children. Since graduation, I gained three years of experience as an...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
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