857 Oak Park Kindergarten Tutors

I completed my M.A. to become a Reading Specialist through Concordia University with a G.P.A. of 3.96. I hold a type 10 Illinois teaching certificate. In the subject of reading, I am trained in a variety of informal assessments, which can be useful to gather information about the student's strengths and areas of need. I've taken a number of courses... read more

...I've been teaching elementary school for the past six years, but I taught all ages in Japan. (I speak Japanese and French.) My specialties are math, reading, ESL, and technology. So, expect to see me carrying my computer. I tailor my instruction to the student and try to make my lessons as engaging as possible. With children, I often create phonics... read more

...I would be happy to share my strategies with others. I have worked as a VP of Marketing in a Fortune 250 company, in a private consulting company and as VO of Development in an academic medical center.... read more

...For me, tutoring phonics begins by utilizing a phonemic awareness program based on multi-sensory flash cards. Using this method in addition to other complementary techniques and mnemonics, language mastery may begin.... read more

...Now, I use Microsoft Outlook every day to send and receive e-mails, plan different events, organize my weekly schedule, etc. One of the best features for me is the ability to see e-mails and calendar in the same window! I also like the e-mails with the alarm - reminders of some important meetings and appointments. The alarm is great as long as do... read more