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Hi families! My name is Emily and I am a current first year graduate student at Elmhurst University in the MS CSD program. I have worked in child care since high school and have a degree in communication sciences and disorders. My undergraduate course work provided classes in areas of child language development, special...
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I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis; I have a type 04 IL teaching certification. For over 15 years I have worked as a Developmental Therapist for the State of Illinois providing in-home therapy to children with developmental delays. Prior to that, I taught...
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"Rachel is absolutely wonderful. She helped my four year old during covid when she couldn't attend preschool. I wanted some form of teacher environment for her and Rachel taught her so much. You won't be...
Reviewed by Rebecca K.
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Hi there! My name is Linnea and I am 25 years old. I have been a teacher for three years, spending my first year teaching first grade, and two years teaching third grade.
In my free time I like to read, bake, craft, hangout with my friends, and organize. I am also a big Taylor Swift fan!
In the summer, my availability is...
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When I was in high school I did a lot of volunteer tutoring and I helped kids anywhere from 1st grade to seniors in high school. I'm a very intelligent 19-year-old girl who's very mature for my age and willing to help those in need. I took calculus in high school as well as other AP classes while handling a full time job along...
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I attended the University of South Florida and graduated with a Psychology degree. I then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
I have tutored children from 4-16 years of age.
I have been trained on how to work with students in different aspects of their college...
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Hi, I am a licensed elementary school teacher and currently teach first grade at a local elementary school. I love teaching and am excited to use these skills over the Summer to tutor your child! I specialize in Math, Science, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Handwriting, History and Writing. I also have experience tutoring French and...
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Teacher in transition with experience teaching 5th, 6th, 8th and now 9th grade English Language Arts specializing in both intensive reading and writing instruction. Students struggling with reading will build confidence in fluency, comprehension and accuracy through phonics, vocabulary and discussion work. Students struggling...
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Carmen A.
Chicago, IL
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have tutored my kindergarten and first grade students when I worked for the Chicago Public School system. I have also tutored children for an after school program called Newton Learning, which later became Edison Learning. I have also tutored English speaking adults.
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I have tutored students in math and science from 3rd-8th grades. I have also tutored students in reading in 1st and 2nd grades.
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Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a full time classroom teacher. This is my fifth year teaching Kindergarten and I worked as a paraprofessional in a 1st grade classroom for 2 years prior. I absolutely love my job and love helping children grow to reach their full potential. I aim to incorporate engaging, hands-on activities during...
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"Rachel has been great working with my first grader in tutoring! She is punctual, attentive, and doesn't mind the dogs. I'm looking forward to her continuing to work with my daughter over the next several...
Reviewed by Sarah S.
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I have tutored children ages 2-11.
Subjects: Spelling, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Government, Spanish, Russian.
I am fluent in Russian. I grew up in Russia until the age of 8 and attended first grade there. I continued my Russian education in the U. S. reaching grade level 11 (equal to 12th grade in...
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Hello! My name is Brandi. I am a primary special education teacher. If you're a parent to a kindergartner, first- or second-grader, the jump is coming. It's a crucial change in academic expectations that happens in third grade. This is when students move from learning to read, to reading to learn. They are no longer taught...
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"Brandi is a fantastic tutor and educator. She comes prepared with her own materials and lesson plans. She is patient with our 4 year old son and connects well with him to really know what he needs to learn and...
Reviewed by Heidi D.
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I teach fourth grade, but have also had experience teaching 3rd grade, pre-k and first grade. I'm comfortable with all subjects, though my favorite to teach is math. That common core can be tricky for kids!
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"Julie is an excellent teacher and a role model for kids. She is very professional, patient and focused. She manages to create an atmosphere of trust and focus on the subject at hand."
Reviewed by Vera S.
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I have worked as a special education teacher for 5 years. I have spent the majority of my teaching career with elementary aged kids. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and autism. I have taught small groups of kindergarten and first grade aged kids. I have taught for 3 years in a 3rd grade...
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I am a 1st-grade teacher and have had a wide range of teaching experience stemming from pre-k-3rd grade and special education. I am a Golden Apple Scholar, which is a teaching award and have had outside training besides just my college experience. I went to Illinois State University, where I received my bachelor's degree in...
Eila W.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have experiencing teaching 1st-3rd grade for six years! I am currently a 2nd grade teacher. I have my masters in curriculum and instruction and I am certified in ESL and special education. I am passionate about reading.
Leidy G.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a special education teacher in Chicago, looking to provide services over the summer! I enjoy teaching in a hands-on way. I have experience working with 1st-3rd grade.
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I am a 1st grade teacher seeking extra income! I am comfortable tutoring children anywhere from pre-school to 5th grade in all subject areas.
Jenni J.
Chicago, IL
$40-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Jenni and I have been teaching for 7 years. I have taught Kindergarten and 1st grade and have my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist. I am looking for tutoring jobs for summer 2024 for elementary-age students. I am comfortable coming to your home or meeting at a local library. Looking forward to connecting...
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I am about to finish my second year as a primary school teacher. I have taught 1st grade for a year as well as primary science (kindergarten-3rd grade). I am certified in all subjects k-5 as well as language arts k-8.
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Recent 1st grade tutor reviews in Elmhurst, IL
Rachel H.
5.0
Rachel is absolutely wonderful. She helped my four year old during covid when she couldn't attend preschool. I wanted some form of teacher environment for her and Rachel taught her so much. You won't be disappointed and your kids will learn so much from her. Thanks Rachel, we adore you!
- Rebecca K.
Rachel F.
5.0
Rachel has been great working with my first grader in tutoring! She is punctual, attentive, and doesn't mind the dogs. I'm looking forward to her continuing to work with my daughter over the next several months!
- Sarah S.
Brandi H.
5.0
Brandi is patient, offers different learning styles to aid in learning, very positive attitude, and overall great. My son is always eager to study with Ms. Brandi and has already made great progress in math. She is a life saver. Highly recommended!
- Aneitra H.
Julie F.
5.0
Julie is an excellent teacher and a role model for kids. She is very professional, patient and focused. She manages to create an atmosphere of trust and focus on the subject at hand.
- Vera S.
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How much does first grade tutoring near me in Elmhurst, IL cost per hour?
The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Elmhurst, IL is $21.00. However, the actual rate each individual first grade tutor charges can be different as they all choose their own rate and factors like their education and work experience can affect how much they decide to charge for first grade tutoring services.
What types of subjects do first grade tutors near me in Elmhurst, IL teach?
First grade tutors near you in Elmhurst, IL can support their young pupils with a variety of different subjects. Because the first grade curriculum typically focuses primarily on the building blocks of reading, writing, and math, many tutors for first grade focus on those subjects.
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