Special Education Tutors in Bellwood, IL
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Lawrence University - BA and teaching certificate, English, Spanish
Experience
I spent a semester student teaching Communication Arts and Creative Writing . I was then?been?hired as a 5th grade teacher, and during?the next?two years at the same school, I taught Writing, Language Arts, and Reading to students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades . I...
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics , Harvard University - Masters, Education
Experience
I believe the students learn best when they're having a good time and when the teaching style is adapted to their preferred learning style . I focus on my student as an individual so that I can address their exact needs . I spent time teaching for Teach for America, and I...
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Dartmouth College - BA, Psychology , Northwestern University School of Law - JD, Law
Experience
Also, I tutored fellow students the SAT, while my experience as a tennis instructor while working in?a summer camp has prepared me as well . I most recently attended Northwestern University School of Law . Tutoring is something I take seriously and I can help in many areas ....
Education
Ohio State University - BA, English , Ohio University - MA, English
Experience
Over the course of my education, my emphasis was on Literature . From 20th century American Literature, to Geoffrey Chaucer, I have read it all . Therefore, I am the perfect candidate to instruct students in this area . I can also be a beneficial asset to students...
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
Additionally, I allow my students to actively participate in their own learning by encouraging them to speak out about topics that they want to learn . Despite my emphasis on creativity, I am also very good at keeping to the curriculum . In the past, my teaching methods were...
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St. Xavier University, Chicago IL - B.S., Elementary Education , St. Xavier University, Chicago, IL - M.A., Teaching and Leadership...
Experience
However, I employ various teaching techniques to optimize successful learning and help each student get the most out of every lesson . I have worked with students in groups, as well as on an individual basis, as both a classroom teacher and tutor . It is my belief that each...
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The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
Experience
Writing is truly my passion in life, and I enjoy everything from acting as a private consultant for start-up companies who need help writing and editing their business proposals to assisting my students in writing outstanding admission essays to the universities of their...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BS, Media and Cinema Studies
Experience
As a teaching philosophy, I believe learning bridges the gap between the individual student and the rest of the?world . The challenge is schools put a lot of stress on learning the structure of material, requiring memorization of rules and then drilling the concepts into...
Education
Millikin University - BA, Elementary Education , Concordia University - MA, Curriculum and Instruction
Experience
I also spend my summers tutoring kindergarten through seventh-grade students .? I offer tutoring in Elementary and Middle School Math, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Pre-Algebra, Study Skills and Organization, Executive Functioning, Math, Business, English, and test prep for ISEE...
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University of Michigan - B.S., General Biology , University of Michigan Law School - J.D., Law
Experience
A few years after completing my bachelor's degree, I earned a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School . This makes me a highly educated tutor in the subjects of science and English . I specialize?in preparing students for difficult exams, such as the ACT, SAT,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Experience
Along with psychology, some of my other favorite subjects to tutor include SAT test prep, English, and math . I believe that it's important to work with students to help them find the solutions to their problems, rather than spoon-feed them the answers . In my experience,...
Education
Marquette University - BA, Public Relations , Alverno College - MS, Special Education
Experience
I then went to Alverno College and received a certificate for teaching in special education . My specification is in learning disabilities . I have taught children with special needs such as ADHD and autism . I am proud to say that I work hard to provide my students with a...
Education
Lake Forest College - BA, Education and History
Experience
This includes elementary school math, algebra I and II, pre-calculus and high school level math, essay writing and editing, literature analysis, study skills and organization, college and standardized test preparation, writing college essays, upper level government and...
Education
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education-History
Experience
Since graduating in 2007, I have been working at Wheaton North High School in Illinois . During my post-graduate work, I have been focused on my professional development by working on earning a Learning Behavior Specialist-1 endorsement through North Central College in...