The Best 1st grade Tutors in Chicago, IL

I bring a wealth of experience and training to K–6 tutoring, grounded in both academic study and years of hands-on teaching. I hold a Professional Educator License and have taken specialized child development courses at DePaul University, where I deepened my understanding of how children grow cognitively, socially, and...See Hala's full profile

I have worked one-on-one with elementary students to help them catch up and advance across multiple grade levels. I focus on building strong foundations in reading, writing, and math, tailoring lessons to each child's needs and learning style. My approach is patient, encouraging, and designed to boost both skills and...See Elisa's full profile

I am a 5th-grade homeroom teacher at a highly reputable public school in the NW Chicago Suburbs. My previous role at the school was a resource teacher, and I taught 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade English, Japanese, and math. I help students of various levels and needs meet and exceed their goals by making lessons fun and...See Chris's full profile

I am finishing up my Master's in Elementary Education at Northwestern University. I recently completed my student teaching in a 1st grade class and specializing in working with students in the primary grades. As of June, I will be a fully certified elementary teacher.See Samantha's full profile

My name is John R. I am a UIC graduate and a certified teacher who has taught school for over 25 years and have worked as a tutor for over 20 years. I have mastery of your child's K-6th grade curriculum, as well as, how to effectively improve your homeschool program to enhance their study skills development. See Johnny's full profile

I have worked with students in reading and writing (3rd-5th grades) and am a firm believer that students learn reading and writing organically when they have opportunities to read what they like, can share what they know by writing, drawing, expression. The students I have worked with were eager to learn because they...See Gabriel's full profile

In my 12+ years of experience as a tutor/instructor, I have helped students of all age levels, including elementary school. I have helped with math, reading, writing, history, etc. I know how to help a student enjoy their work and do well. For young children it is important to help them gain discipline, but also to make...See Warren's full profile

For the last two years, I have been teaching math, reading and writing to 4th and 5th grade students in Special Education. Prior to that time, I taught technology to 3rd through 5th graders. Prior to that time, I taught reading and writing to K to 5th grade students. This work has all been done in the same district for...See Bonnie's full profile

I am a licensed elementary educator with a Master's Degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania. I currently teach 3rd and 4th grade reading. My students have shown consistent growth through my 2+ years teaching.See Emily's full profile

I have 10 years of experience tutoring for roughly 50 families in K-8th grade in math, reading, writing, and phonics to assist with homework help, test prep, and reinforcing class content. My experience working with a variety of kids, including those who are non-native english speakers, has make me skilled in teaching a...See Mina's full profile

I am a licensed elementary & special education teacher with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with ESL and bilingual endorsements.See Christina's full profile

I hold a teaching certificate for grades K-9 in Illinois. I have almost 30 years of teaching experience, of which 10 years I taught grades K-6. I have also been writing reading and math curricula for 20 years. I have been tutoring for over 20 years and at least 7 years online.See Crystal's full profile

I am currently a certified teacher. As an Instructional Assistant I led small group interventions for the RTI program. I am currently a special education teacher.See Elizabeth's full profile

I am a certified and licensed teacher with a primary license in grades 4-9 Math and Science, as well as a master’s degree in Gifted Education. Additionally, I hold an endorsement on my teaching license that authorizes me to teach K-12 gifted Math and Reading. I have six years of professional teaching experience,...See Rachel's full profile

Currently I am in Grad school for Special Education. In my program, we focus on work for younger children to help our special needs students. I have a lot of background with elementary subjects because of theses courses. I got an A in them and have plenty of fun activities to help engage younger kids. See Carrie's full profile

In May of 2008 I received my AA in Elementary Education from University of Phoenix. I continued with their program and in June of this year I received my BS in Elementary Education. In order to complete my Bachelor's degree, I was required to do 12 weeks of Student Teaching. During these 12 weeks, as well as all...See Paulla's full profile

As a highly qualified elementary educator, I bring a comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and the pedagogical expertise needed to build a strong academic foundation. I specialize in delivering differentiated, student-centered instruction across core subjects, ensuring that foundational literacy and...See Sistinas's full profile

Regarding K-6 teaching, I am state certified for 6 - 12 English and K-12 substitute teaching. At Northeastern, I student taught English at a private Chicago Catholic school at the 5th grade level; and I student taught Math and Social Science at the 5th grade level at the APMA school in Chicago. (Albany Park Multicultural...See Peter's full profile

I am a special education teacher with 9 years of experience teaching reading, math, spelling, and written expression. I am able to utilize varying methods of strategies and programs to best fit the need of that individual student. Each learner has a different set of skills and it is my job to make sure he/she can...See Iliana's full profile

I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am excellent at breaking down learning materials into understandable learning chunks. I know the curriculum and progression of skills needed for each grade level. I have advanced training and I am patient and positive with the students.See Geri's full profile

My experience in teaching and facilitating discussion spans over 30 years. The capacities in which this has been an integral practice include: local church Youth Group Leader, InterVarsity Small Group Leader & Coordinator, Marriage & Family Group Leader & Deacon, teaching & preaching Elder, and Biblical WorldView Group...See Matthew's full profile

I am Kalinah Wh. (but I go by Kali), and I am passionate about education and empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through my experiences, I have developed a profound understanding of diverse learning styles and the importance of personalized instruction. The not-so-recent pandemic has put...See Kali's full profile

I have over 12 years of classroom experience teaching middle school math and science. In those 12 years, I have worked with gifted and struggling students and can guarantee a deeper understanding of concepts while following the Common Core Standards. My students have always appreciate how I break down concepts into...See Angela's full profile

I have 9 years of teaching experience and am currently a full time teacher in a 3rd grade classroom. I am team lead of the third grade teachers, I am a member of the School Leadership Team and I am a member of the District Leadership Team. I am a Teach Plus Policy Fellow alumna and was awarded Teacher of the Year in...See Mallory's full profile

I've tutored in K-6th for over 8 years. I spent two summers working as a teacher's aid during summer school courses at my local elementary school. I tutored at my local elementary school where I was able to raise the average on the IL state exam by 16% for the grades I taught. Also, my tutoring minimized the amount of...See Christine's full profile