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29 1st grade tutors are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $50/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby 1st grade tutors is 10 years
1st grade tutors in Highwood, IL
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Master's Degree in Education and over 20 years of classroom experience teaching math, English, language arts, science, music/drama and art. I currently hold an Illinois certificate teaching 1st - 9th grade with endorsements in math, language arts, social studies and art. In addition, I have over 7 years experience as a...
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"Lauren used a wide variety of techniques to keep my ADHD son engaged and interested in learning mathematical concepts. She created fun games, personalized board games, rhyming devices, cards, dice, and other concrete hands-on materials. These help my son learn...
Russell W.
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Laila H.
Melissa J.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a special education teacher for grades 1st-5th grade.
As an elementary education major I have many skills for working with children and helping them learn. I have experience tutoring a first grade struggling reader and student teaching in a second grade classroom.
Hi, I have lots of experience teaching younger grades. I taught in a preschool and kindergarten for two years (subjects: Literacy, Math, Reading, Story Time, Craft, Art Exploration, Science, and more). I was also a Teacher's Aide for this program, Little Patriots. I currently study Elementary Education at Illinois State...
I am currently an elementary Spanish teacher (grades 1-5) I have three years of tutoring experience in the U. S. as well as in Spain. I have tutored 1st-4th grade students in both English and Spanish. I want to pass on my passion for language learning! I love coming up with engaging, play based activities that fit each...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Jenni J.
Chicago, IL
$40-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
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...
Breana P.
Waukegan, IL
$25-50/hr
I am going on my 6th year of teaching so I have experience in the school setting!
I taught special education for 4 years, 3rd grade for a little under a year, and I am currently teaching 1st grade.
I love making learning fun and exciting for students and would be willing to do the same for your child when tutoring them!
During my first three years of teaching, I was tutoring many of my students in first and second grade. They all improved in their reading and math skills. Most of my students started extremely below grade level and at the end of the school year they were all either on grade level or beyond grade level. I feel that this way they...
My name is Jacob and I've been an elementary teacher for 5 years and teaching at CICS West Belden for the past 2 years. I specialize in early education and am adept in all subjects.
I'll make individual lesson plans that cater to your child's strengths while focusing on areas they need more practice with. I like to bring the...
Jensen A.
Lake Zurich, IL
$15-20/hr
I am a soon to be graduate from University where I will receive a degree in elementary education with an ESL endorsement. Throughout my time, I have worked with students one-on-one to give additional assistance to help them succeed in the classroom. I have worked with ages between 1st-5th grade.
Laura K.
Lake Zurich, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Laura. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood education. Throughout college, I had experience working with children through my clinical experience and 2 years working at a daycare. After I graduated, I spent the summer as a missionary, leading a summer...
Elizabeth N.
Chicago, IL
$12-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have lots of experience tutoring and as a teacher ! I have been tutoring, including creating curriculum for a variety of programs for the past 10 years. More recently, I taught for 2 years in the Teach for America program in Charlotte, NC. I have taught6th grade and 1st grade (both in person and in online learning). While in...
Hi! My name is Allie and I am a certified Special Education Teacher. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade at a North Center School. I am certified to teach all subjects, however, prefer math. I have experience with a variety of math and reading programs specialized in multi sensory learning.
I have previously taught 1st, 2nd,...
Judie K.
Arlington Heights, IL
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Learning Specialist With 26 Plus Years Experience With Elementary And Middle School Curriculum.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
While I taught in the public schools as a special education teacher for 26 years, I worked with students from first through 8th grade in all subject areas. In addition, I have tutored students from first through 9th grade for over 30 years.
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...
Peyton M.
Arlington Heights, IL
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Current Behavior Therpaist Working Within Special Education System
Hi! I have been working with children for over 10 years as a preschool teacher, nanny and most recently a behavioral therapist. As a behavioral therapist, I work primary with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, ODD and many other specialities. I have been working in the school system and am present in a kindergarten and first...
Hi! My name is Alicia and I love helping others develop writing, reading, speaking, comprehension, and pronunciation skills. While I studied business in college, I always had a passion for learning and development. In college I led Spanish language conversation classes for all levels and was a tutor at an after-school tutoring...
I am a first year kindergarten/first grade special education teacher at Highland Elementary in Skokie. I have 1 1/2 years of experience in ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy. I have some experience teaching third and fourth grade students.
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The average hourly rate for first grade tutoring near you in Highwood, IL is $50.00. 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 Highwood, IL teach?
First grade tutors near you in Highwood, 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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Average Rating5.0 / 5
1st Grade Tutors in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 29 listed 1st grade tutors.