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BJ Z.

Highly Qualified Tutor Available for Grades K-6
  • Chicago, IL 60614
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  • Male
  • Member since: 04/2012
  • Will travel up to 30 miles
  • Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
  • I am a Certified Teacher
  • In-Home In-Group
  • Terms: Please provide at least 24 hour notice of any cancellation or rescheduling for lessons. Typically, I charge per lesson (about 45-60 minutes) with reduced rates for longer lessons. My fee varies depending on your location and travel.

Profile Details

Experience Summary

I have been tutoring elementary students for over 12 years now in all subjects areas and have had great success helping them excel in school. In addition to tutoring elementary students, I have had experience as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, and special needs instructor. I offer services during the school year and excellent summer programs for elementary and middle school students. My educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Child Psychology and Elementary Education; a Master's Degree in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum; a Master's Degree in Elementary Teaching with Literacy Focus; a Master's Degree in Special Education; a Certificate for Reading Specialist; and a Certificate in School Interventions (RTI). I truly enjoy working with students and helping them find a passion for learning and doing well in school. In addition to my education and experience, I am a professional member of both the International Reading Association (IRA) and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and am always up-to-date on the best methods of teaching children. Primarily I work with elementary and early childhood (preschool/prekindergarten) students, but I have also worked with older kids in middle and high school in subjects like math, English, and test preparation.

Credentials

Type
Level
Year Rcvd
Title
Issued By
Type:
Degree
Level:
Masters
Year Rcvd:
2017
Title:
Special Education
Issued By:
Ball State University
Type:
Award
Level:
Graduate Honors
Year Rcvd:
2017
Title:
Citation for Academic Excellence in Special Education
Issued By:
Ball State University
Type:
Certification
Level:
Graduate
Year Rcvd:
2016
Title:
School Interventions Certificate
Issued By:
Ball State University
Type:
Award
Level:
Honors
Year Rcvd:
2016
Title:
Golden Key International Honor Scoiety
Issued By:
Golden Key
Type:
Degree
Level:
Masters
Year Rcvd:
2014
Title:
Elementary Education & Reading
Issued By:
Ball State University
Type:
Award
Level:
Graduate Honors
Year Rcvd:
2014
Title:
Citation for Academic Excellence in Elementary Education
Issued By:
Ball State University
Type:
Certification
Level:
Graduate
Year Rcvd:
2013
Title:
Reading Specialist Certificate
Issued By:
Ball State University
Type:
Degree
Level:
Masters
Year Rcvd:
2011
Title:
Teaching & Learning (K-6 Focus)
Issued By:
Argosy University
Type:
Degree
Level:
Bachelors
Year Rcvd:
2008
Title:
Child Psych w/ Elementary Education
Issued By:
Purdue University
Type:
Award
Level:
Licensure Exam
Year Rcvd:
2007
Title:
Recognition of Excellence in Elementary Ed Content Knowledge
Issued By:
ETS
Type:
Award
Level:
Licensure Exam
Year Rcvd:
2007
Title:
Recognition of Excellence in Principles of Learning & Teaching: K-6
Issued By:
ETS

Teaching Style

My teaching style and approach varies depending on the needs of the learner. I try to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the child and base my approach to instruction on that. Each lesson is specially tailored to meet the needs of the individual student so he/she can succeed in school. Generally, I am able to provide the materials for the tutoring session, but I also help students with homework and other school related tasks. I try to make the tutoring sessions engaging and interesting for the students so that they will want to continue their quest for knowledge.

My Hobbies

Biking, walking, swimming, vacationing, going on outings, and wine tasting.

Other Comments

Please feel free to contact me anytime as I would be more than happy to see how I could help your child. Thanks!

Subjects

  • GED
  • Praxis Exam
  • Test Preparation
  • Testing Skills
  • Testing Strategies
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Basic Learning Skills
  • Elementary
  • Elementary Grammar
  • Elementary Math
  • Elementary Phonics
  • Elementary Reading
  • Elementary Science
  • Elementary Social Studies
  • Elementary Study Skills
  • Elementary Vocabulary