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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...
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...
Warren is the most amazing tutor. He took my son from an E in Pre-Algebra to an A- on his last test. His teacher literally told me she didn't think tutoring would help my son and to not waste my money to telling me Warren was the ... - Raiden

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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...
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...

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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...
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...
My daughter had another teacher for her dyslexia that she worked with for over three years. Within four months of lessons my daughter has surpassed what she had done with the other teacher in three years! She is progressing really... - Kathy, 64 lessons with Iliana

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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.
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.
Samantha immediately connected with our young daughter. She was very patient, kind and a very engaging. We hope to continue working with her - Suneel

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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,...
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,...

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I taught the highest grade at an elementary school where I taught all subjects including math, science, social studies, and English. I made my own lesson plans, assignments, and curriculum, using common core objectives for 5th grade. I had to measure student's success in these subjects and show improvement in each...
I taught the highest grade at an elementary school where I taught all subjects including math, science, social studies, and English. I made my own lesson plans, assignments, and curriculum, using common core objectives for 5th grade. I had to measure student's success in these subjects and show improvement in each...

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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...
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...

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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...
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...

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I am a certified teacher in Illinois and hold a current Type 03 (K-9) teaching certificate. I did my teaching in Evanston School District 65, and after raising my children, returned the field of education. I have been a "preferred" substitute in North Shore School District 112 and Deerfield School District 109 for the...
I am a certified teacher in Illinois and hold a current Type 03 (K-9) teaching certificate. I did my teaching in Evanston School District 65, and after raising my children, returned the field of education. I have been a "preferred" substitute in North Shore School District 112 and Deerfield School District 109 for the...
Gail has made the math sessions very enjoyable. My daughter looks forward to seeing Gail every week. We are looking forward to using Gail again next year. - Lisa, 15 lessons with Gail

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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...
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...
We are a North Shore Chicago family who engaged Gabriel to work with our child who was in the last semester of an honors algebra I class and earning a low D. To make a long story short, my child finished the class with a B+ and wa... - Jim, 14 lessons with Gabriel

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For the past two years I have been a first and second grade teacher. Prior to that I was a student teacher and a first grade classroom, and even before that I was a teacher assistant and I third and fourth grade classroom. I feel confident and comfortable with various modes of instruction among many age groups and...
For the past two years I have been a first and second grade teacher. Prior to that I was a student teacher and a first grade classroom, and even before that I was a teacher assistant and I third and fourth grade classroom. I feel confident and comfortable with various modes of instruction among many age groups and...

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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.
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.

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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.
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.
Geri is very relatable. She meets my special needs daughter where she is at but lovingly nudges her forward to expand her horizon. She chooses relevant materials to excite my daughters interest in the world around her. I highly re... - Irene, 126 lessons with Geri

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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...
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...
English is my second language and Paulla really helped me to get into it. Our lessons lasted six months and unfortunately we have to terminate our learning because I'm relocating to another state. All lessons were very flexible an... - Nikolay, 20 lessons with Paulla

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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...
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...

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I have been teaching K-6 in the Chicagoland area for 12 years. I have a master's degree in special education and a thorough understanding of the K-6 curriculum and how to meet the needs of students, especially those that are struggling. Whether it's language arts, math, science, social studies or executive functioning, I...
I have been teaching K-6 in the Chicagoland area for 12 years. I have a master's degree in special education and a thorough understanding of the K-6 curriculum and how to meet the needs of students, especially those that are struggling. Whether it's language arts, math, science, social studies or executive functioning, I...
Daniel is wonderful at explaining things to my daughter. He makes sure she is fully understanding the concepts. Able to help her make sense of things and learn in a way her teachers do not. Highly recommend for kids who don’t lear... - Kate, 18 lessons with Daniel

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As a bilingual aide and certified substitute, I teach Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies on a daily schedule. As an academic tutor, I teach K-6 school students and higher. Math: I cover introductory topics like Numbers, basic addition and subtraction, Math facts, going on to Multiplication, division,...
As a bilingual aide and certified substitute, I teach Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies on a daily schedule. As an academic tutor, I teach K-6 school students and higher. Math: I cover introductory topics like Numbers, basic addition and subtraction, Math facts, going on to Multiplication, division,...
Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

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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...
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...

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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...
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...

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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...
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...
Got Peter to help get my 10 year old son back on track and prepared for 5th grade. The one on one interaction for the first 2 sessions were great and my son is being challenged to the fullest, which is a plus for me. My son is act... - George, 19 lessons with Peter

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I have extensive tutoring experience working with elementary, high school, and college students across a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, chemistry, biology, and test preparation. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps and adapting my teaching style to each student’s...
I have extensive tutoring experience working with elementary, high school, and college students across a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, chemistry, biology, and test preparation. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps and adapting my teaching style to each student’s...

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I am a "multi-purpose"tutor who specializes in all levels of math, writing, science, and study skills. My present caseload includes students in middle school and higher. I have my masters in teaching and have been doing so for 20 years. I took the two tests I failed in a disruptive setting and without writing...
I am a "multi-purpose"tutor who specializes in all levels of math, writing, science, and study skills. My present caseload includes students in middle school and higher. I have my masters in teaching and have been doing so for 20 years. I took the two tests I failed in a disruptive setting and without writing...

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I am qualified in math by virtue of passing the Elementary Math test with 100%. I certain am qualified to assist in all aspects of elementary subjects although my only real interest would be in the math part.
I am qualified in math by virtue of passing the Elementary Math test with 100%. I certain am qualified to assist in all aspects of elementary subjects although my only real interest would be in the math part.

I was a teacher in private schools for about 12 years and then began helping families at home during Covid lockdowns. I tutor students in grades PreK to fourth as a high impact early literacy tutor and tutor students in-person and online in all...
I was a teacher in private schools for about 12 years and then began helping families at home during Covid lockdowns. I tutor students in grades PreK to fourth as a high impact early literacy tutor and tutor students in-person and online in all...
Ms Kelly is wonderful! She just started teaching our 1st grader math and reading/spelling. She is very patient and makes learning process fun! She keeps our son engaged and makes sure that he understands everything before they mov... - Justyna

In addition to teaching high school science and math, I have taught elementary and middle school science, math, and English as a second language. I have experience teaching gifted children in all subject areas as well as struggling learners. My...
In addition to teaching high school science and math, I have taught elementary and middle school science, math, and English as a second language. I have experience teaching gifted children in all subject areas as well as struggling learners. My...
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