Kendra C.

• Oglesby, IL 61348 ( 29.6 mi )
• Expert Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 36
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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Special Education is one of my top subjects! I have worked with students of all ages and all types of disabilities, and have used different strategies to meet each student's personal needs.

From my experience, I have realized that students learn faster and retain the information they learned longer if a tactile, hands-on approach is used. Currently, I teach K-5 students, and no matter what I'm teaching, I try to turn it into an educational game where the students are up and moving and having fun while learning. Each one exceeded my expectations and learned far more than anyone could have imagined. I truly believe in finding the style of learning that suits each student, and pursuing that particular route. And I have found that you can include each learning style by using a tactile approach. It is extremely simple to add in visual and auditory components within hands-on activities. I love finding new ideas and fun ways to teach each subject!
My classroom experience with Special Education started while in college at Illinois State University, where I gained very v ... read more

Mary R.

• Peoria, IL 61614 ( 19.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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Read More About Mary R...

-recently retired teacher -taught 35 years, last 27 in a middle school setting -taught in an self-contained special education setting -taught in an inclusion setting with special education and general education students -taught general education- 6th grade Math -given support to students in all subject areas of middle school -have worked with students on organization skills, study skills, homework help

Payton B.

• Bloomington, IL 61701 ( 22 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female Age 24
• Member Since: 08/2022
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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A Little Bit About Me...

Hello! My name is Payton and I am currently a student at Illinois State University. I am studying to get my bachelors in Special Education - Learning and Behavior Specialist. I am currently a junior and will be graduating in Spring of 2024. Once I graduate, I will be certified to teach k-12 grade Special Education. I currently have my Associate in Arts from College of DuPage as well. I have worked with children of all ages throughout my high school and college career. When studying at College of DuPage, I had many opportunities to observe and student teach within Middle School Special Education classrooms, specifically English. I loved it! When I'm home for the summer I am a head teacher at a daycare facility for an Elementary Summer STEAM camp. I am in charge of planning lessons and activities for my students. I am very comfortable working with students of all ages and those with disabi ... read more

Amber M.

• Metamora, IL 61548 ( 12.9 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $54.00 /hr

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I love the process of really getting to know a student on an individual level. That is crucial to determine their learning style and their strengths. It is incredibly rewarding to experience a student's progression and also to learn from them in ways you wouldn't expect. I believe children should feel comfortable in an academic setting and believe that they can succeed. It is important to help students develop a positive attitude towards life long learning.
I have had a passion for education since I was a third grade student. I always thought I wanted to be a teacher "when I grew up." I earned a BA in psychology and started a Master's program in elementary education. Due to personal circumstances, however, I was not able to complete the program. I then taught early childhood and continued to volunteer in schools. I now work in the education department at Bradley University ... read more

Kristin G.

• East Peoria, IL 61611 ( 18.5 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr

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I have always loved working with children and can work with children of all levels due to growing up with an autistic younger brother. His disability has taught me to be patient and open-minded with all children. I understand that all children have a different way of learning and it may take time to identify a child's learning style. I am very observant and so I can quickly pick up on how a student will learn best. I understand that some children aren't fortunate enough to have a support system to help them through school and to take time to teach them. I would like to contribute to helping to teach children on all levels. Some children just need a boost to get them on their feet and some children need more guidance than others.
During my graduate program at SIU, I become a teaching assistant and fell in love with teaching. I taught undergraduate laboratory in microbiology and bact ... read more

Natalie B.

• Peoria, IL 61614 ( 19.2 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD

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My teaching style is fun yet innovative. I incorporate all types of teaching styles to meet the needs of learners. I love to learn and demonstrate that through my teaching style. My students have fun in my classroom. I aim to entertain in an effort to make students feel comfortable and have fun themselves.
I have served as the 6th grade lead teacher at Rolling Acres Edison. I teach full inclusion science and social studies by integrating math and reading skills. I am responsible for leading daily team meetings concerning student data. Together we use monthly online diagnostic testing to ensure student success on state mandated tests. As a team leader, I meet bi-weekly with our school's leadership team. I developed and implemented an RTI model used by the 5th and 6th grade teams at Rolling Acres in an effort to increase reading benchmark scores of struggling readers. I a ... read more

Clotee L.

• West Peoria, IL 61604 ( 21 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr

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As an experienced K-12 substitute teacher, my work extended from the inner city to the county schools. I had the opportunity to instruct students with various ability levels and learning styles. During the 2008-2009 school term I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA in a middle school working as tutor, special projects assistant, and mentor. I hold a BS degree in Sociology and expect to earn a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2010. Graduate school taught me to converse on every level; to write research papers, essays, and content specific lesson plans that conform to IL Learning Standards. With joy I will employ technology aids to teach and adapt instruction to each individual, situation or learning environment.
Teaching and learning is deeply rooted in my being, children are my joy, and I truly believe all are capable of learning. I use a constructivist approach to teaching, and be ... read more

Jeremy R.

• Emden, IL 62635 ( 32.8 mi )
• Special Education Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD

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The process of learning has always facinated me. I believe that all individuals regardless of age are able to learn something new everyday. I also understand that each individual learns in a different manner from the next. My teaching style is structured so that I try to help each student learn in the way that they are comfortable and are able to understand the material. I believe that if a teacher is able to make the subject matter fun and relevant to the student's life, then that student will be able to not only grow personally, but be able to change the world around him. It is important to me that the student be able to understand the material in order that he be able to make a difference in this world.
As a seminary student, I gained a deeper respect for the education process and a greater passion for teaching students. During my time at what is now Lincoln Christian Univ ... read more