2,563 Hometown Tutors

...I have over 4 1/2 years of experience working with students with special needs, including one-on-one with students who had Autism & Down Syndrome, assisting in self-contained special education classrooms for three years, and teaching high school special education for one year. I received a graduate Degree in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois... read more

...s a certified teacher and professional writer, I am well-qualified to assist students with English/Language Arts, Reading, History, and Writing. With a journalism degree from one of the best journalism schools in the country, Northwestern University, and a Master's in Education, I have excellent academic credentials. Junior high students I have taught... read more

...Although I am confident in my ability to break down scientific concepts and principles, my goal is to guide the student through the lesson plan and develop crucial study skills, while resorting to explanations to avoid hindering the flow of the lesson. Unfortunately, most students who request tutoring in science have lost confidence in themselves... read more

...Using creative strategies to help teach new concepts and keeping learning fun is my favorite way to work with students. I have also used many tools to assist with getting work done, such as schedules, sensory breaks, and working for small reinforcements. Treating each student as an individual with uniques needs and making each teaching moment special... read more

...With past tutoring students, I have worked with individual students to practice study skills that support educational achievement. These practices included: organizing folders (take home folder, homework folder, completed folder); making an assignment log; setting timed goals for each task and adhering the set schedule; and, of course, homework... read more