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.

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,

Hi! Thanks so much for taking a few minutes to read about me. My name is Jenna and I am a former teacher of 6 years. I have a double master's degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and a master's in Reading. I have extensive experience teaching Kindergarten, First Grade and Special Education. I have 2 small children at home and am looking to add 1-2 more student to my tutoring roster. I would love to meet you and hear all about your education journey. Thanks! Jenna...

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I am a neuroscience researcher at Northwestern University and a recent graduate of John's Hopkins University. I have 8 years of tutoring experience across math, reading and writing, and college prep, including 2 years as an editor at JHU's writing center. I like to adapt my teaching to my students' learning styles and incorporate their other interests - helping students find joy, excitement and balance in their learning is my goal!

At Tutored by Teacher, we are dedicated to fostering a love for learning in students across Chicago. Specializing in reading, writing, and math. Our personalized tutoring services cater to a diverse range of needs, including literature and ESL. With a focus on understanding individual learning goals, we aim to build confidence and enthusiasm in every student. Whether your child is looking to excel academically or needs support in specific subjects, we are here to guide them on their educational journey.

As a dedicated and professional tutor, I bring both academic expertise and a genuine passion for learning to every session. I hold a degree in Management Information Systems, which has given me a strong foundation in both analytical thinking and communication. My love for reading and math allows me to make these subjects engaging and accessible for students. I approach each lesson with patience, clarity, and a commitment to helping students succeed and feel confident in their abilities.

I am a retired marketing executive with a Masters and Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University, and I have a real passion for teaching. This past year I tutored 6th and 7th Grade ESL students as part of the Illinois Tutoring Initiative. The Illinois Tutoring Initiative was a program funded by the state of Illinois and the federal government to provide students who fell behind during the pandemic with critical extra learning support. We made great progress in reading comprehension and writing and had a lot of fun doing it. My students developed a real love for reading and improved their writing skills which was an important goal for all o