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Find Your Tutor
Find Your Tutor
Below you will see all of our available tutors, the subjects they are qualified to teach, the grade levels they can accommodate, a brief biography, and their typical availability. If you are interested in scheduling a tutor for your student, please do so by emailing the tutor you wish to utilize. In your email please include the name of your student, what areas you would like the tutor to focus on, and the day(s)/time(s) your student is available for tutoring sessions. The tutor will then work with you to find a time that will work for you based on your student's availability and theirs. Tutoring sessions come at NO COST to you.
Tutors
Tutors
Mrs. Goza
Mrs. Goza
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: Kindergarten Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching 20 years. Has tutored PreK- 8th grade students.
Additional Info: I have tutored most summers for the past 20 years. It is a joy and privilege to work with all ages of students, PreK through 8th grade. I look forward to working with your student!
Contact: mgoza@d15.org
Miss Messick
Miss Messick
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: 4/5 Special Education Teacher at Riverwood Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 6 years for grades K-5. ESL Certified. Certified Reading Specialist.
Additional Info: I am a special education teacher for the district, I have experience teaching grades K-5, but am comfortable working with other students as well. I am excited to work with your students this summer!
Contact: jmessick@d15.org
Ms. Harwood
Ms. Harwood
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: Special Education Teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching 8 years in grades K-8. Was also an English teacher in China for 3 years.
Additional Info: I have experience working in elementary through middle school as a special education teacher. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and friends.
Contact: eharwood@d15.org
Ms. Svejcar
Ms. Svejcar
Subjects: Math & Reading *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher at Riverwood Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 13 years for grades K-5 in English and Spanish.
Contact: csvejcar@d15.org
Ms. Sena
Ms. Sena
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: PreK- 8th
Current Position: Special Education Resource Teacher at MMS
Experience: Has been teaching 2 years at District 15. Before working at D15, she was a paraprofessional at a private special education school.
Additional Info: I am finishing my second year of teaching and I have enjoyed teaching in the same district I attended as a student. I attended Riverwood School, Parkland Middle School, and McHenry West Campus. I graduated from Trinity Christian College in 2018 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Special Education and Middle Grades Education with a focus in Mathematics. I am looking forward to working with your student(s) to support them in blossoming to their full potential.
Contact: ksena@d15.org
Ms. Safiran
Ms. Safiran
Subjects: Math
Grades: PreK - 7th
Current Position: 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher at MMS
Experience: Has been teaching 23 years and taught 7th grade math in the past.
Additional Info: In need of a math tutor? I have been teaching math for 23 years at MMS. I am excited to help children at any grade or level with their math skills. Contact me if you have any questions, as I am always here to help!
Contact: jsafiran@d15.org
Ms. Rogers
Ms. Rogers
Subjects: Reading
Grades: PreK - 5th
Current Position: Reading Specialist at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 14 years in grades 2nd - 4th.
Additional Info: I would love to help your child with his or her reading skills. I am passionate about teaching young children to learn to read by developing their foundational reading skills. I can support older readers by identifying areas of weakness, and providing instruction that targets those skills. I want your child to have the skills necessary to be a successful reader!
Contact: angelarogers@d15.org
Mrs. Gaughan
Mrs. Gaughan
Subjects: Math & Reading *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: PreK - 3rd
Current Position: Bilingual Reading Specialist at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching 12 years. Previously taught 2nd & 3rd grade bilingual for 11 years at Edgebrook. Serves as an internal biliteracy consultant for the district as well.
Contact: agaughan@d15.org
Mrs. Alsot
Mrs. Alsot
Subjects: Reading
Grades: PreK - 3
Current Position: Speech Language Pathologist at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching 20+ years. Has therapy experience from students ages 3-21.
Contact: lalsot@d15.org
Mrs. Jepsen
Mrs. Jepsen
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: PreK - 3rd
Current Position: Long-term floating substitute at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 5 years and has experience in grades PreK - 5th.
Additional Info: As a teacher and Mom in the district, I am able to support all learners and abilities. I have worked with both gen ed and special education populations.
Contact: tjepsen@d15.org
Miss Tovar
Miss Tovar
Subjects: Math & Reading *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: PreK - 3rd
Current Position: Bilingual Special Education Teacher at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 5 years.
Additional Info: I look forward to working with your child!
¡Espero trabajar con su hijo/a!
Contact: rtovar@d15.org
Ms. Alexakos
Ms. Alexakos
Subjects: Reading
Grades: PreK - 2
Current Position: PreK Teacher at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 2 years in PreK. Has experience in Kindergarten and 1st grade as well.
Contact: talexakos@d15.org
Mrs. Gaiser
Mrs. Gaiser
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: PreK - 1st
Current Position: PreK English Language Development Teacher at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 1 year as a certified teacher and was a kindergarten substitute in the past.
Contact: mgaiser@d15.org
Ms. Faciana
Ms. Faciana
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: K - 2nd
Current Position: 1st Grade Teacher at Riverwood Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 27 years in grades 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th.
Additional Info: I would be happy to tutor at your home, a quiet location such as the library, or even through Zoom if that is what works best for you!
Contact: rfaciana@d15.org
Mrs. Dalton
Mrs. Dalton
Subjects: Reading
Grades: K - 2nd
Current Position: Reading Specialist at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching 13 years. Taught 1st grade for 9 years, was a Literacy Coach for 2 years and has been a Reading Specialist for 2 years.
Additional Info: I have 2 Master's Degrees in Education from National Louis University. One is in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language Endorsement, and the other is a Reading Specialist Degree. Even though reading is my passion, I am also able to help our younger students with any math support they may need. I make virtual learning fun!
Contact: tdalton@d15.org
Mrs. Rodriguez
Mrs. Rodriguez
Subjects: Reading *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: K - 3rd
Current Position: Bilingual Reading Teacher at Edgebrook & Duker
Experience: Has taught for 15 years for grades K, 1st, 2nd, Multiage and PreK. Has Special Education experience, as well.
Contact: arodriguez@d15.org
Mrs. Neyfeldt
Mrs. Neyfeldt
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: K - 3rd
Current Position: 2/3 Instructional Reading & Math Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 14 years. Previous positions include: Self-contained for grades 3-5 and a resource teacher for grades 6-12.
Additional Info: Has a Masters in Reading.
Contact: mneyfeldt@d15.org
Miss Gauger
Miss Gauger
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: K - 3rd
Current Position: Special Education Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 4 years and previously taught 2nd/3rd grade bilingual special education.
Additional Info: I have a Spanish minor which helps me support bilingual students in both English and Spanish. I am very excited to be working with students this summer through these amazing tutoring opportunities.
Contact: sgauger@d15.org
Ms. Wolf
Ms. Wolf
Subjects: Math
Grades: K - 4th
Current Position: 2nd Grade Teacher at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 6 years in grades 2-3.
Contact: swolf@d15.org
Mrs. Tapia
Mrs. Tapia
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: K - 5th
Current Position: 3rd Grade Teacher at Valley View Elementary
Experience: Has been a 4/5 Special Education Resource Teacher, K-1 Resource Teacher and has also worked in grade K-2.
Additional Info: What a journey it has been this year! I would love to help your child or children be best prepared for the upcoming school year. I look forward to hearing from you :)
Contact: ktapia@d15.org
Ms. Sterbenz
Ms. Sterbenz
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: K - 6th
Current Position: Fifth Grade Teacher at Riverwood Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 18 years in all grade levels Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Additional Info: I also have a Master's degree as a Reading Specialist (K-12). I truly love teaching math also! Helping students enjoy learning and feeling pride in their accomplishments is always my goal.
Contact: ksterbenz@d15.org
Miss Morgan
Miss Morgan
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 4th
Current Position: 3rd Grade Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 1 year at District 15 and has experience in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade levels.
Additional Info: I'm looking forward to working with your child this summer and helping them reach their academic goals. I have a flexible schedule and a wide variety of resources to make sure your child feels prepared for the upcoming school year!
Contact: mmorgan@d15.org
Ms. Curry
Ms. Curry
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 4th
Current Position: Special Education 2/3 Teacher at Edgebrook Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 7 years, 6 of which she was a 3rd, 4th and 5th Special Education Resource Teacher and 1 year she taught 2nd and 3rd grade Bilingual Special Education.
Contact: alyssacurry@d15.org
Miss Bellm
Miss Bellm
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 4th
Current Position: 3rd Grade Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 1 year and has experience in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade levels.
Additional Info: I am excited to work with your family and help your child grow this summer!
Contact: cbellm@d15.org
Miss Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 5th
Current Position: 4th Grade Teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 1 year and has undergrad placements in 1st, 5th and 3rd grade.
Additional Info: I just completed my first year teaching at Duker School. I graduated in May 2020 from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where I received my bachelor’s in Elementary Education. When I’m not teaching, I can be found reading a book, spending time with family and friends, or crafting!
Contact: slawrence@d15.org
Miss Tamburo
Miss Tamburo
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 6th
Current Position: 1st Grade Teacher at Hilltop Elementary - Moving to 2nd grade for the 2021-2022 school year
Experience: 1 year teaching at District 15
Additional Info: My areas of specialty are literacy, math, and social studies. I have been known for making meaningful connections with students and using those connections to help students further their academic success.
Contact: ntamburo@d15.org
Ms. Truckenbrod
Ms. Truckenbrod
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 6th
Current Position: 4th Grade Teacher at Valley View Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 2 years and has experience working with students in 2nd - 5th grade levels.
Additional Info: I am so excited for the opportunity to work with you and your child this summer! My favorite thing to teach is math, and I strive to make learning a positive experience for the kids! I would love to answer any other questions you have for me.
Ms. Truckenbrod's Availability
Contact: mtruckenbrod@d15.org
Ms. Angel
Ms. Angel
Subjects: Math & Reading *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: 1st - 8th
Current Position: 1st Grade Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Contact: vangel@d15.org
Miss Macino
Miss Macino
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 2nd - 4th
Current Position: 4th Grade Teacher at Valley View Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 2 years and has experience in grades K-5.
Contact: amacino@d15.org
Ms. Kessler
Ms. Kessler
Subjects: Math
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Current Position: 5th Grade Teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 21 years all of which have been with District 15.
Contact: fkessler@d15.org
Ms. Prater
Ms. Prater
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Current Position: 4th Grade Teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 24 years in 4th and 5th grade levels.
Contact: rprater@d15.org
Mrs. Huemann
Mrs. Huemann
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 4th - 5th
Current Position: Special Education Teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching 12 years and has experience as a resource teacher.
Additional Info: I want to make learning fun and engaging! I have a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist and a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.
Contact: khuemann@d15.org
Mr. Schwalenberg
Mr. Schwalenberg
Subjects: Math
Grades: 4th - 5th
Current Position: 4th/5th Grade Teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 2 years and has experience in 4th-6th grade levels.
Contact: jschwalenberg@d15.org
Mrs. Tilling
Mrs. Tilling
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 4th - 5th
Current Position: Special Education Teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 16 years in kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade levels.
Additional Info: My goal as a tutor is making learning fun and engaging, as well as buiding the students' self confidence in their skills. This is key to their success and helps reduce some of the anxious feelings of beginning a new school year.
Contact: ctilling@d15.org
Ms. Kinert
Ms. Kinert
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 5th - 6th
Current Position: Learning Specialist at Parkland School
Contact: ckinert@d15.org
Miss Mueckenhoff
Miss Mueckenhoff
Subjects: Reading
Grades: 5th - 6th
Current Position: 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching 3 years.
Additional Info: In addition to teaching, I am also the Student Council Advisor. In my free time I like to write, paint, be outdoors, listen to music, play with my Great Dane (Luna), and spend time with friends and family. I'm available for literacy tutoring this summer, and have a very flexible schedule. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Miss Mueckenhoff's Availability
Contact: hmueckenhoff@d15.org
Ms. Campisano
Ms. Campisano
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 5th - 7th
Current Position: 7th Grade Special Education Resource Teacher at MMS
Experience: Has been teaching 17 years. Was a classroom teacher in grades 2, 3, and 4 for 12 years.
Additional Info: I strive to engage and support students throughout the learning process so that they are better equipped to reach their personalized goals. Individualizing instruction, building problem-solving skills, and facilitating guided practice with students will help them prepare for success during their next school year. I am looking forward to working with some of our amazing D15 students this summer!
Contact: rcampisano@d15.org
Mrs. Virgil-Maurer
Mrs. Virgil-Maurer
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 5th - 8th
Current Position: 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching for 26 years with experience in 8th grade social studies and language arts and 9-12 grade English.
Additional Info: Mrs. Maurer loves to work with kids of all ages. She is a Saturday School and Homework Help instructor. She tutors students throughout the school year as well. Mrs. Maurer loves the outdoors and athletics. She currently coaches many sports and is the advisor of several clubs at Parkland School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Aurora Universitiy.
Mrs. Virgil-Maurer's Availability
Contact: mvirgil@d15.org
Mrs. Huntley
Mrs. Huntley
Subjects: Math
Grades: 6th - 7th
Current Position: 7th Grade Math & Science teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching for 6 years. Has also tutored students in both math and science outside of school.
Additional Info: My goal is to help increase student confidence and mathematic skill level through individual support. Summer break is a great time to strengthen current mathematic skills, build on them and learn new skills.
Contact: shuntley@d15.org
Ms. Samen
Ms. Samen
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 6th - 8th
Current Position: Reading Interventionist at MMS
Experience: Has been teaching for 27 years as a classroom teacher and a library media specialist
Additional Info: I look forward to working with your child this summer!
Contact: csamen@d15.org
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