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Ann K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ann K.
115/hour

Chicago, IL

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Orton–Gillingham–Based Phonics

...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...

5.0 (154)
115/hour
1,425 hours tutoring

...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...

Melodee B. Plainfield, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melodee B.
68/hour

Plainfield, IL

Certified Special Ed & English Language Tutor

With over 25 years in early childhood education, I specialize in working with young learners who need extra support — including English language learners and students with special needs. I've taught in daycare, kindergarten, and special...

5.0 (2)
68/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

With over 25 years in early childhood education, I specialize in working with young learners who need extra support — including English language learners and students with special needs. I've taught in daycare, kindergarten, and special...

Megan C. Barrington, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Megan C.
80/hour

Barrington, IL

Reading Specialist & K–5 Literacy Tutor M.S.Ed.

My graduate training gave me a deep understanding of how phonics and phonemic awareness actually develop in children — not just what to teach, but why it works and what to do when it isn't working. Over ten years in the classroom,...

5.0 (4)
80/hour
7 hours tutoring

My graduate training gave me a deep understanding of how phonics and phonemic awareness actually develop in children — not just what to teach, but why it works and what to do when it isn't working. Over ten years in the classroom,...

Dr. Sheryl N. Monticello, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Sheryl N.
65/hour

Monticello, IL

PhD. Reading/spelling/writing (certified Barton Reading)

...letters when we work on phonics. The need for work on phonics is not necessarily limited to young students. Adults who struggle to read may also be in need of some work on phonics. Typically adults who need help with phonics will be able to move ...

5.0 (547)
65/hour
1,490 hours tutoring

...letters when we work on phonics. The need for work on phonics is not necessarily limited to young students. Adults who struggle to read may also be in need of some work on phonics. Typically adults who need help with phonics will be able to move ...

Jocelyn L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jocelyn L.
120/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced English, Spanish Foundations, and Dance Tutor

I have a deep understanding of the different phonemes that accompany the two languages. My knowledge of phonics is especially strong given that I took required phonetics classes in order to complete both my English and Spanish major. And,...

5.0 (9)
120/hour
21 hours tutoring

I have a deep understanding of the different phonemes that accompany the two languages. My knowledge of phonics is especially strong given that I took required phonetics classes in order to complete both my English and Spanish major. And,...

Elizabeth M. Zion, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth M.
45/hour

Zion, IL

Experienced Elementary Teacher English Phonics

I have 8+ years of experience teaching elementary students and providing explicit phonics instruction in English. I help students develop strong foundational reading skills by building their understanding of letter-sound relationships,...

5.0 (3)
45/hour
7 hours tutoring

I have 8+ years of experience teaching elementary students and providing explicit phonics instruction in English. I help students develop strong foundational reading skills by building their understanding of letter-sound relationships,...

Tricia S. Rockford, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tricia S.
60/hour

Rockford, IL

Master's Degree in Teaching/ Certified Teacher

I am a Certified Teacher-Kindergarten-9th grade. I have tutored various grade levels in Phonics. Working in the English as a Second Language department, I did focused reading groups and individual tutoring. I also recently did a lot of...

4.9 (66)
60/hour
175 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tricia’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

I am a Certified Teacher-Kindergarten-9th grade. I have tutored various grade levels in Phonics. Working in the English as a Second Language department, I did focused reading groups and individual tutoring. I also recently did a lot of...

Chernyeh Y. Wheeling, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chernyeh Y.
60/hour

Wheeling, IL

Patient National Tutoring Association Certified Tutor

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
71 hours tutoring

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in...

Erin K. Champaign, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin K.
50/hour

Champaign, IL

Licensed Teacher Specializing in SAT and ISEE Test Prep

Hello! I’m a licensed teacher with more than 15 years of experience, and I love helping students feel more confident, capable, and comfortable with learning. I specialize in PSAT, SAT, and ISEE preparation, including reading, writing, math,...

5.0 (64)
50/hour
170 hours tutoring

Hello! I’m a licensed teacher with more than 15 years of experience, and I love helping students feel more confident, capable, and comfortable with learning. I specialize in PSAT, SAT, and ISEE preparation, including reading, writing, math,...

Jessica B. Zion, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessica B.
40/hour

Zion, IL

Experienced Elementary School tutor

I know the concepts and am confident in my ability to communicate how to teach them. I know the steps for learning how to read and am able to teach phonics in an engaging and fun way. I am encouraging and have worked hard to build my...

4.9 (163)
40/hour
645 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I know the concepts and am confident in my ability to communicate how to teach them. I know the steps for learning how to read and am able to teach phonics in an engaging and fun way. I am encouraging and have worked hard to build my...

Joel L. Washington, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joel L.
25/hour

Washington, IL

I enjoy teaching/tutoring elementary education

My experience in substitute teaching has been mainly at the elementary level including the following subject areas: English, Reading, Phonics, Math, Science, Social Studies, Vocabulary, and Geography. If for example, I was going to tutor...

4.9 (1707)
25/hour
3,562 hours tutoring

My experience in substitute teaching has been mainly at the elementary level including the following subject areas: English, Reading, Phonics, Math, Science, Social Studies, Vocabulary, and Geography. If for example, I was going to tutor...

Daniel L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel L.
225/hour

Chicago, IL

Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor for reading, writing, and math

Based on overwhelming research, this requires the use of an explicit or synthetic approach to phonics. I have many years of experience using the Wilson Phonics Program and the Orton-Gillingham approach and have seen tremendous...

5.0 (170)
225/hour
826 hours tutoring

Based on overwhelming research, this requires the use of an explicit or synthetic approach to phonics. I have many years of experience using the Wilson Phonics Program and the Orton-Gillingham approach and have seen tremendous...

Rachel R. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel R.
85/hour

Chicago, IL

Certified Middle School Teacher with Master’s in Gifted Ed – Math

Hi, I’m Rachel—a passionate and patient tutor with a strong background in middle school math and science. I hold a master’s degree in Gifted Education and a bachelor’s degree in Education, with certifications in both middle grades math and...

5.0 (7)
85/hour
40 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Rachel—a passionate and patient tutor with a strong background in middle school math and science. I hold a master’s degree in Gifted Education and a bachelor’s degree in Education, with certifications in both middle grades math and...

Michelle R. South Holland, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michelle R.
40/hour

South Holland, IL

I have an exceptional success rate as a knowledgeable tutor.

I am qualified to tutor phonics because I have taught this subject in grades kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. In addition, I volunteered my services after school to those students who needed additional help in...

4.9 (71)
40/hour
142 hours tutoring

I am qualified to tutor phonics because I have taught this subject in grades kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. In addition, I volunteered my services after school to those students who needed additional help in...

Jacqueline B. Plainfield, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacqueline B.
50/hour

Plainfield, IL

Elementary & Special Education Tutor

I am presently a LBS Elementary Teacher in a local school district. Prior, I was employed at Eisenhower Academy as a 5th Grade Teacher and at Vista Murrieta High School as a Special Day Class (LBS I) Science teacher for two years. Prior to this...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
10 hours tutoring

I am presently a LBS Elementary Teacher in a local school district. Prior, I was employed at Eisenhower Academy as a 5th Grade Teacher and at Vista Murrieta High School as a Special Day Class (LBS I) Science teacher for two years. Prior to this...

Gail K. Highland Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gail K.
55/hour

Highland Park, IL

Patient and Supportive Tutor Specializing in ADHD and Pre-K - 4th Math

Substitute teaching has given me many hours of experience teaching children in the primary grades the letters of the alphabet and their individual sounds. I've also completed lessons on putting letters (consonant blends, consonant-vowel-consonant)...

4.9 (13)
55/hour
63 hours tutoring

Substitute teaching has given me many hours of experience teaching children in the primary grades the letters of the alphabet and their individual sounds. I've also completed lessons on putting letters (consonant blends, consonant-vowel-consonant)...

Jennifer L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer L.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

A positive, engaging, and dedicated elementary school teacher!

Not only does my OG certification give me great confidence with phonemes, but I also teach students from the ages of 4-7 to read, and do so through the continual use of CVC words.

5.0 (2)
50/hour
45 hours tutoring

Not only does my OG certification give me great confidence with phonemes, but I also teach students from the ages of 4-7 to read, and do so through the continual use of CVC words.

Brian K. Winfield, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian K.
60/hour

Winfield, IL

xpert Phonics Tutor for Language Learning & Literacy Development

As a linguist and experienced language tutor, I specialize in phonics instruction for English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. I have over 10 years of experience teaching phonics as part of language acquisition, reading...

5.0 (10)
60/hour
27 hours tutoring

As a linguist and experienced language tutor, I specialize in phonics instruction for English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. I have over 10 years of experience teaching phonics as part of language acquisition, reading...

Carrie F. New Lenox, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carrie F.
50/hour

New Lenox, IL

Carrie

I worked with special education students and taught them phonics to help them in reading. I'm in Grad school for special education and my courses gave me various activities to help me with younger students. I got an A in all my courses...

5.0 (39)
50/hour
116 hours tutoring

I worked with special education students and taught them phonics to help them in reading. I'm in Grad school for special education and my courses gave me various activities to help me with younger students. I got an A in all my courses...

Rubaa M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rubaa M.
30/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Elementary and Pre-K Tutor for Math and Reading

Hello! My name is Rubaa, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I graduated from one of the top five high schools in my city with a perfect 4.0 GPA while successfully completing numerous college-level and AP courses. I...

5.0 (3)
30/hour
6 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Rubaa, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I graduated from one of the top five high schools in my city with a perfect 4.0 GPA while successfully completing numerous college-level and AP courses. I...

Nikki C. Saint Charles, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nikki C.
75/hour

Saint Charles, IL

Very flexible tutor!

Hi! My name is Nikki and I am currently stay at home mom with lots of flexibility to help you out! Previously, I taught both junior high teacher and high school students Spanish, math, and language arts. looking to help you out! I am very...

4.9 (36)
75/hour
62 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Nikki and I am currently stay at home mom with lots of flexibility to help you out! Previously, I taught both junior high teacher and high school students Spanish, math, and language arts. looking to help you out! I am very...

Jenny B. Glen Carbon, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jenny B.
50/hour

Glen Carbon, IL

Patient Elementary and Dyslexia Tutoring

I also homeschooled my own children grades preschool through 5th grade. I have taken five children through a phonics-based reading program. I have taught phonics in my home for over seven years.

5.0 (108)
50/hour
158 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I also homeschooled my own children grades preschool through 5th grade. I have taken five children through a phonics-based reading program. I have taught phonics in my home for over seven years.

Haresh K. Herrin, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Haresh K.
40/hour

Herrin, IL

College Undergraduate Specializing in the Math/Sciences

Hello! I am Haresh! I am a current undergraduate student with a major in Physiology, along with a minor in Chemistry. I've always had a thirst for knowledge, and I quickly found that a good learning environment can often make or break a student's...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
42 hours tutoring

Hello! I am Haresh! I am a current undergraduate student with a major in Physiology, along with a minor in Chemistry. I've always had a thirst for knowledge, and I quickly found that a good learning environment can often make or break a student's...

Christina G. Westmont, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christina G.
95/hour

Westmont, IL

Bilingual special education teacher, Dyslexia Specialist

I have experience with a variety of intervention programs and strategies, including structured language, to develop early literacy skills including phonics and phonological awareness.

5.0 (1131)
95/hour
1,234 hours tutoring

I have experience with a variety of intervention programs and strategies, including structured language, to develop early literacy skills including phonics and phonological awareness.

Paulla F. Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paulla F.
40/hour

Des Plaines, IL

Supportive Master's Degree Educator Specializing in Language Arts

My task was to sit with different groups of students every day and help them understand sounds, letters, and how these came together to form words. I used multiple tools off the internet as well as the Phonics worksheets that my...

5.0 (130)
40/hour
274 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Paulla’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

My task was to sit with different groups of students every day and help them understand sounds, letters, and how these came together to form words. I used multiple tools off the internet as well as the Phonics worksheets that my...

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Ms. C. has been tutoring my two children (6 y.o. boy and 4 y.o. girl) since last summer. My kids love her and follow her lessons every time. My 6 year old's reading skill has improved tremendously. In the beginning he barely read a word, but now he can read a short story. My daughter is starting to learn phonics and she enjoys learning from Ms. C. She begins to get interested in books and likes to imitate how Ms. C reads a story to her.
Sandra G.

28 Phonics lessons

Helen has been tutoring my son in reading and phonics for only a couple weeks. I'm so happy to say in this short time my son has shown great improvement in school. I just had a meeting with his teacher and she is amazed with his improvement in school. He went from reading only 1 word a minute to 13 words! He also got student of the month! She has boosted his interest in learning. I'm beyond grateful to have found Helen. Hiring her is the best thing I've done.
Meghan H.

70 Phonics lessons

Since that time and with a lot of patience from Ms. Ginger; he has started to enjoy his lessons. His penmanship and spelling have increased tremendously and his reading comprehension has grown as well due to her review of basic phonics and grammar rules. He has come a long way in the 5 months that he has been working with Ms. Ginger, and I would highly recommend her as a tutor. She is very patient and works with her students to find the ways that they individually learn.
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