Daniel L.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Masters in Special Education from Roosevelt University Graduated in 2005 Orton-Gillingham Certification Program March 2020-May 2021 Bachelor's Degree in English from Depaul University Graduated in 2003
Experience
Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in a variety of settings. I have tutored students from 2nd grade to high school. I have a passion for teaching struggling students how to read. Based on overwhelming research, this requires use of an explicit, or synthetic, approach to phonics. I have many years of experience using the Wilson Phonics Program and the Orton-Gillingham approach and have seen tremendous student growth using this approach. These programs utilize a multi-sensory approach to reading, phonics and spelling. I provide all materials and, additionally, model for parents a daily reading routine. Most importantly, I value the relationships that I am able to build with students. I truly believe that positive relationships with students is instrumental to their academic growth! There is no better feeling than experiencing the transformation of struggling students as they learn to read! If your child is struggling with a comprehension and/or fluency issue, I will definitely address that as well. I'm an excellent K-8 tutor because I have a large tool box, I understand key developmental milestones, have worked with a wide range of students and know, most importantly, how to keep students motivated! I cater the curriculum to student interests and develop positive relationships with every student and parent. My experience working in schools has given me an acute understanding of where students should be--relative to their age/grade level-- and what their goals should be in order to be successful in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, etc. I cater my tutoring to fit your needs! I'm an excellent special needs tutor because I have over a decade of experience working with a wide range of special needs students. I make learning engaging by getting to really know students and their interests. I have worked with students that have Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual disabilities Autism, Rett Syndrome, Spinal Muscle Atrophy, Emotional and Behavioral disorders as well as students with ADHD. I've worked extensively with students that use various Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (AAC)--including eye-gaze devices. I am well-versed in Aided Language Stimulation, Partner Assisted Scanning, Recasting, and a variety of high and low-tech strategies in order to successfully meet the needs of students. I am well-read and experienced on a variety of research-based methods for improving student outcomes and I have seen the results first-hand. I truly understand from experience that no two students are the same. You can be assured that I will do whatever it takes to ensure your child's growth.
Subject Expertise
7th Grade Writing5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Science5th Grade Science8th Grade8th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Science8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade Writing3rd Grade Science1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading1st Grade3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Science4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math5th Grade Reading
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love sports--especially my hometown Chicago Bears and Bulls. I love reading, bird watching, playing/listening to music and playing video games so I know what my students are talking about!
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