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I am a tutor in the Chicagoland area who is passionate about helping others learn and grow, especially in subjects such as Math, English, and Spanish. I truly believe that education has the power to change people's lives, so that people can go forth can positively influence their future and the world.

I specialise in teaching young children to read and spell using Phonics. Have a unique way of getting students to learn grammar from a young age.

My teaching style is engaging and creative. I strive to create positive relationships with students. As a tutor, I aim to develop students' growth mindset thinking and confidence in problem-solving skills. My core belief is that it is vital for students to establish a love for learning and become "lifelong" learners. They should learn "how to learn" and make connections across all areas of learning. Through developing a strong bond with my students, I gain their trust and ensure that I incorporate their personal interests and strengths, while also working to support any areas of development or challenges. During learning sessions, I always ensure the activities are as engaging as possible. I take advantage of my 20 years of experience as a primary school educator to bring experiences that incorporate a variety of learning styles and approaches. SKILL-BUILDING AREAS IN WHICH A TUTOR CAN ADD EXTRA VALUE: - Critical Thinking - Early years play, literacy, phonemic awareness, and math skills - Executive Functioning (organizing workload, time management, multi-tasking) - Creative Writing (story composition for 6-13-year-olds) - Reading Comprehension strategies - Essay writing, fluency in identifying/writing in genre styles - Reading Skills (reading for meaning, critical analysis of texts, identifying themes, etc.) - Literary appreciation/creation of recommended reading lists for specific age groups - Phonics and Phonemic awareness - Verbal Reasoning/Non-Verbal Reasoning - Online tuition - Public speaking/presentation/vocal skills - SEN (specific needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, etc.) - Social skills, social stories, active listening, and thinking skills - Primary school mathematical thinking, key number skills INTERESTS: Portuguese, yoga, gardening, teaching and studying capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), creative journaling, singing, and drum playing.

Mrs. Gupta is my experienced English teacher. Mrs. Ruchira Gupta, MA (Eng. Lit.), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), IB Certified TOK Instructor, Certified IELTS Trainer, Advanced TESOL, PTE (Pearson Test of English) Trainer, and is a professional educator with diverse experiences and a strong track record. She has taught Academic English to students of the Associate Degree program at a Community College in Hong Kong. She has also taught Contract and Business Laws to a student of a UK university. Her proficiency lies in teaching IB Diploma English Literature and English Language, Economics, TOK, and guiding students to write high-level EE and IAs. She can also teach GCSE and HKDSE curriculums, besides teaching science and other subjects at the primary level. She has consistently demonstrated personalizing her instructions based on student's needs and interests to foster learning in each student, developing their critical thinking and critical writing skills. Mrs. Ruchira Gupta is a warm and caring teacher who wants all students to be successful learners.

I am an engaging and dedicated educator with over 27 years of experience in Nursery, Primary, and Special Needs education. As a qualified Montessori teacher, I have trained in the Orton-Gillingham method and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I am a positive role model who excels at building rapport with my students and implementing dynamic, interactive lessons that enhance learning outcomes. My passion for education and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment empower every child to thrive.

I have tutored and helped many students in the New York area with writing in most grade levels as well as college students. I realize that sometimes it can be difficult to express something in writing or students may have small grammar errors that could be easily fixed. My students have always turned out to become great writers.