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Rockford, IL
I am a certified elementary education teacher- my certification is IL K-9, Type 03. I also have middle school endorsements in Language Arts and Social Science. I have over 13 years experience working with elementary aged students.
I am a certified elementary education teacher- my certification is IL K-9, Type 03. I also have middle school endorsements in Language Arts and Social Science. I have over 13 years experience working with elementary aged students.
Tricia is a kind, attentive, patient English tutor helping my son improve his writing skills. She takes the time to work on assignments, reinforcing the skills she sees my son needs to improve to become a better writer. She focuse... - Raquel, 12 lessons with Tricia

Glen Ellyn, IL
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...
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...

Savoy, IL
Mathematics is everywhere. I enjoy teaching Elementary Math subject to students from Kindergarten to grade 6th. My 12 years of teaching and tutoring as well as my master's degree in Economics, make me a great tutor for your student. I work with...
Mathematics is everywhere. I enjoy teaching Elementary Math subject to students from Kindergarten to grade 6th. My 12 years of teaching and tutoring as well as my master's degree in Economics, make me a great tutor for your student. I work with...
Dr. Marie taught me some concepts surrounding Microeconomics. She was able to dissect the ideas and rules such as business operations, competitive firm behavior, and oligopolies. Dr. Marie helped me to understand the graphical si... - Elizabeth

Chicago, IL
I have a MS in elementary education and special education from Johns Hopkins University. I have worked in a variety of grade levels, including 2 years in K-6. I have worked in small group and whole class settings.
I have a MS in elementary education and special education from Johns Hopkins University. I have worked in a variety of grade levels, including 2 years in K-6. I have worked in small group and whole class settings.

Saint Louis, MO
I am certified to in Elementary Education. I have taught in grades k-5, teaching reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. I am available to provide instruction or homework help in any of these areas and/or grade levels.
I am certified to in Elementary Education. I have taught in grades k-5, teaching reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. I am available to provide instruction or homework help in any of these areas and/or grade levels.

Chicago, IL
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,...
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,...

New Lenox, IL
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...
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...

Lisle, IL
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...
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...
He keeps encouraging my daughter to read more thoroughly and think before answering questions. She is definitely improving her writing and reading skills! - Sheila, 24 lessons with Johnny

Evanston, IL
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...
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...

Chicago, IL
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...
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...
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

Bolingbrook, IL
I am a certified K-9 teacher looking for a full time elementary teaching job. I have substitute taught for six years in district 365U, Bolingbrook/Romeoville and for two years in district 204, Naperville/Aurora. I work almost exclusively at the...
I am a certified K-9 teacher looking for a full time elementary teaching job. I have substitute taught for six years in district 365U, Bolingbrook/Romeoville and for two years in district 204, Naperville/Aurora. I work almost exclusively at the...
Robert is an amazing math tutor with superior knowledge of the subject. We have gone from struggling to confident in only a few weeks. In addition to the excellent lessons he provides, he also adds humor and reassurance. I now que... - Monica, 817 lessons with Robert

Wickliffe, KY
I have taught elementary students at different ability levels and grade levels. I have experience helping students with special needs. I enjoy making learning fun and teaching in creative ways. I have an Elementary Education degree.
I have taught elementary students at different ability levels and grade levels. I have experience helping students with special needs. I enjoy making learning fun and teaching in creative ways. I have an Elementary Education degree.

Urbana, IL
I have over a decade of tutoring experience. I volunteered at an after-school program teaching elementary school students math for three years.
I have over a decade of tutoring experience. I volunteered at an after-school program teaching elementary school students math for three years.

Buffalo Grove, IL
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...
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...
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, 136 lessons with Geri

Chicago, IL
In my six years of tutoring, I have dealt with students ranging from all age groups and have primarily dealt with students from elementary school. I understand the curriculum and how to keep their attention and make learning fun and informative!
In my six years of tutoring, I have dealt with students ranging from all age groups and have primarily dealt with students from elementary school. I understand the curriculum and how to keep their attention and make learning fun and informative!
My son has been tutored by Michael several times. He has been flexible with our schedule and my son feels prepared for class after his tutoring sessions with Michael. My son said Michael makes him feel comfortable to ask questions... - Neue, 32 lessons with Michael

Washington, IL
I have been a substitute school teacher since the Spring of 2003. I have several years of experience Substitute teaching at the elementary level.
I have been a substitute school teacher since the Spring of 2003. I have several years of experience Substitute teaching at the elementary level.

Chicago, IL
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...
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...

Glenview, IL
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...
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...
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

Hoffman Estates, IL
I am a Illinois State Certified Elementary Teacher with Master's Degree in Elementary Education. I have been a homeroom 5th grade teacher for 6 years teaching all subjects including reading, grammar, writing, math, science and social studies....
I am a Illinois State Certified Elementary Teacher with Master's Degree in Elementary Education. I have been a homeroom 5th grade teacher for 6 years teaching all subjects including reading, grammar, writing, math, science and social studies....
Wow! What can I say about Amy? She’s a very caring, patience, smart, intelligent lady I love how the fact she teaches my kids as if they was hers. She teaches everything any subject to my kids It was so hard finding a tutor that t... - Quashima, 16 lessons with Amy

Justice, IL
I am a licensed Substitute Teacher working for two years in area Elementary and Middle (k-8) Public Schools. I delivered lesson plans and taught all core classes: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. I worked with all...
I am a licensed Substitute Teacher working for two years in area Elementary and Middle (k-8) Public Schools. I delivered lesson plans and taught all core classes: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. I worked with all...

Zion, IL
I attended Whitworth University for a degree in Elementary Education and concentrations in Special Education and Theatre. I have 2 experience teaching ESL in a 3-6th grade classroom in South Korea. I have 4 years experience teaching ESL online to...
I attended Whitworth University for a degree in Elementary Education and concentrations in Special Education and Theatre. I have 2 experience teaching ESL in a 3-6th grade classroom in South Korea. I have 4 years experience teaching ESL online to...

O Fallon, IL
During my time at Mathnasium and Sylvan, a huge portion of the students were elementary age. In that group, I would say the largest numbers were students from 4th-6th grade because those are really critical years where the difficulty rises...
During my time at Mathnasium and Sylvan, a huge portion of the students were elementary age. In that group, I would say the largest numbers were students from 4th-6th grade because those are really critical years where the difficulty rises...

Buffalo Grove, IL
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...
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...
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

Chicago, IL
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...
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...

Des Plaines, IL
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,...
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,...
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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