Hello! My name is Kaitlynn. In the classroom I am known as Ms. Alvarado. I am entering my 5th year teaching at an elementary school named Hammond Elementary school. This school year I was a pull out resource teacher for my diverse learners for grades 3rd, 6th, and 8th. In past years, I have worked with Kindergarten, 4th, and 7th...
I currently work as a Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach at a PreK-8 elementary school. Prior to that, I spent 7 years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade. In addition to providing literacy interventions to struggling readers, I have been tutoring beginning readers for the past two years, working on phonics, decoding strategies, and...
I currently teach first grade for Chicago Public Schools, where I am finishing my third year of teaching. When I started teaching, I realized I loved reading because of how powerful but yet fun it can be. I just earned my master's degree in reading from Roosevelt University. I am also trained in Orton Gillingham, which is a...
Hello! I currently work in the insurance industry, but I bring over three years of experience as a third-grade teacher, with a broad background across K-6 education. I've developed strong skills in planning, implementing, and assessing elementary curricula, with particular expertise in primary grades. Beyond my classroom...
As a third grade teacher, I recognize how beneficial one-on-one instruction can be for students. I have experience tutoring students ranging from 6 years old to 20 years old. I am a certified tutor in Chicago with a focus (but not limited to) in elementary/secondary courses (Reading, Writing, Language, Math, Science, Social...
I have been a Special Education teacher in the Chicago Public Schools for 8 years. Before that I worked as an instructional assistant in a Special Education classroom. I have taught both reading and math for K-2nd grade, 8th grade, and am currently a 3rd-5th grade Special Education teacher. My tutoring experience is mostly with...