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Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science

I have taught in the elementary classroom for nearly 20 years. My favorite subject to teach is math. I have tutored math students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I love seeing students gain understanding and often realize how much fun math can be. Math is a real life skill that everyone will us...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Jacob

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jacob

Master of Arts, Communication, General
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a current Master's degree student at Illinois State University, where I study Communication. I currently work both as a private tutor for high school/AP English, ACT prep, SAT prep, and as a graduate teaching assistant at my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience w...

Education

Illinois State University

Master of Arts, Communication, General

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Communication

Test Scores
ACT
33
Anna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Anna

Master of Arts, Cultural Studies
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
AP US History
Creative Writing
Dissertation Writing
Elementary School English

I am a graduate of Illinois State University, where I attained my bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and my master's degree in English Literature with a concentration in Literary and Cultural studies. Currently, I work as an Instructional Assistant Professor for the English Department ...

Education

Illinois State University

Master of Arts, Cultural Studies

Illinois State University

Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education

Madeline

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Madeline

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher
Madeline's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I graduated this past May from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have experience working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjo...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher

Nicole

Certified Tutor

Nicole

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

I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and an ESL endorsement in 2020. Since then, I have taught one year of fourth grade, and I am on my 3rd year of teaching 2nd grade. Therefore, I would love to tutor elementary school students. I can tutor a ra...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Education, Education

Alicia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alicia

Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
Alicia's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science

I graduated from Illinois State University in 2010 with a B.A. in English, receiving three different honors distinctions. I had a second major in Psychology and three minors, including French, cognitive science, and TESOL. Following graduation, I joined the Peace Corps and worked in Benin (West Afri...

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
31
Robert

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Robert

Bachelor in Arts, History
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History

About ten years ago I decided to enter the teaching profession, and I have come to absolutely love it. I really like working with young people, not least because they intuitively understand as I do that learning should be fun and that few great things are accomplished without a laugh or two along th...

Education

University of Illinois

Bachelor in Arts, History

Meghan

Certified Tutor

Meghan

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Meghan's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
ACT Prep
ACT Math
Algebra

I have a passion for working with and helping students be successful. I have spent the last 11 years working with mostly middle school students, teaching Math. I earned my Bachelors degree from Illinois State University, my Masters degree from Concordia University, and I am a Nationally Board Certif...

Education

Concordia University-Chicago

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

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

Sonia

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sonia

Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Sonia's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a graduate of Illinois State University. I received my Bachelors in Science focusing on Elementary Education. While teaching, I studied at Lewis University where earned a Masters in Education focusing on ESL. I have taught in rural, suburban, and urban settings in Illinois and student taught Ye...

Education

Lewis University

Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

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