I am Janis Cortez, I specialize in providing personalized tutoring services in Des Plaines, IL. With a focus on ESL, literature, special needs, reading, and writing, and elementary school math. I cater to a wide range of learning needs and have extensive experience with struggling learners. As a dedicated educator, I bring expertise and individualized attention to each session, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to excel. I am committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Discover the joy of learning with me.

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As a licensed High School Math Teacher who has tutored people in K-12 Mathematics since 2018, I have learned that the best ways for anyone to learn and excel through tutoring are: 1. Setting weekly goals 2. Determining the steps to reach those goals 3. Giving an honest assessment of how those goals went This will significantly help any student succeed in what learning goals they have, especially in mathematics! I love tutoring math because the subject is timeless yet always different every time. Additionally, I really enjoy working with all types of students and strengthening their understanding of the material.

I have been an elementary school teacher and private tutor for nearly 18 years. I enjoy working with children, either one on one or in small groups. Private tutoring can focus on a student's individual talents and challenges. It is essential to pinpoint and clear up any confusion or barriers that are blocking a student's comprehension in any particular area of study. Once this is addressed, he or she will improve and move forward with greater success. I love working with kids. I love seeing their faces brighten, when they really "get it", and are excited about learning. I also feel tremendous satisfaction, when I can help a student over...

I am very passionate about teaching and my main priorities is making sure there is a significant progress and achievement from the student. I also provide tricks and tips to studying that helps students struggling with maths Through out my years tutoring, I have met different students that are now my friends, which started from their appreciation and helping them with a homework they are struggling with or with a test they are preparing for

Beginning in my eighth grade year (last year of middle school) I began to take school very seriously, and through strong ACT and individual AP test scores I was admitted to a great school, UW-Madison, where I majored in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing. Above all else, my most natural talent comes in essay writing, and even have some of my own published works. What led most to my success in high school and college was my ability to learn study skills at an early age, without which I could never have gotten so far. Since then I have worked for the most part in finance, and have an expansive understanding of trend forecasts,