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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, and a brief biography. 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
Ms. Svejcar
Ms. Svejcar
Subjects: Math & Literacy *(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
Miss Messick
Miss Messick
Subjects: Math & Literacy
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 a certified reading specialist in addition to a special education teacher. This summer I worked with students from PK to 8th grade and I am excited to work with your student this year!
Contact: jmessick@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
Mrs. Hernquist
Mrs. Hernquist
Subjects: Social Emotional Learning
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Experience: She was a special education teacher for 10 years in a self contained emotional disability classroom in both private and public school settings. She was a behavior specialist for 3 years in public schools. She has been with D15 as a BCBA for the last 2 years. Has been in the field a total of 15 years.
Additional Info: I have been supporting students with building social emotional skills throughout my full career. I have experience working with students in grades pre-K - 8. I have worked with students who are in general education and special education. I have specialty training and certification in working with students with behavioral challenges and disabilities. I look forward to working with you and helping your child develop skills that will improve their life relationships and success.
Contact: ahernquist@d15.org
Mrs. Reinert
Mrs. Reinert
Subjects: Social Emotional Learning
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: Social Worker at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching at Parkland for 2 years. Received her masters in social work in May of 2020.
Contact: hreinert@d15.org
Mrs. Connor
Mrs. Connor
Subjects: Literacy and Math
Grades: PreK - 8th
Current Position: K - 8 Special Educator at Montini Catholic School
Experience: Has worked as a special education teacher at all elementary grade levels. Before working in the school setting she worked for four years at a private company called Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. At the clinic we offered intensive instruction focusing on teaching reading fluency and reading comprehension skills to children and also adults.
Contact: aconnor@d15.org
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
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
Miss Porter
Miss Porter
Subjects: Literacy and Social Emotional *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: PreK - 5th
Current Position: Bilingual Speech Pathologist at Riverwood Elementary and Duker Elementary School
Experience: This is her first year teaching but also has graduate experience.
Additional Info: I have prior experience as a mentor in Big Brothers Big Sisters (3 years).
Contact: eporter@d15.org
Mrs. Gaiser
Mrs. Gaiser
Subjects: Math and Literacy
Grades: PreK - 1st
Current Position: English Language Development Teacher at Edgebrook Elementary and Hilltop Elementary School
Experience: Has been teaching for 3 years with experience in Early Childhood education as well as experience teaching english to the D15 English Language Learners.
Contact: mgaiser@d15.org
Miss Kell
Miss Kell
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional Learning
Grades: K - 8th
Current Position: SES Teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching for 2 years and has experience in Special Education for grades K - 12 and experience with behaviors and interventions
Contact: zkell@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
Mrs. Reif
Mrs. Reif
Subjects: Math *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: K - 5th
Current Position: Retired Teacher from Riverwood Elementary School
Experience: Taught for 28 years - 17 years at the high school level, 2 years as a high school homebound teacher, 4 years as a bilingual kindergarten aide and 5 years as a bilingual 5th grade teacher.
Contact: treif@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.
Contact: ktapia@d15.org
Mrs. D'Haiti
Mrs. D'Haiti
Subjects: Math & Reading *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: K - 5th
Current Position: Substitute and Paraprofessional at Riverwood Elementary School
Experience: Has been teaching for 4 years in many different grade levels.
Contact: cdhaiti@d15.org
Mrs. Kessell
Mrs. Kessell
Subjects: Math and Literacy
Grades: K - 4th
Current Position: Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher at Riverwood Elementary School
Experience: Has been teaching for 3 years. Has experience as a paraprofessional and substitute for all grade levels. Holds a teaching certificate.
Contact: kkessell@d15.org
Mrs. Escobedo
Mrs. Escobedo
Subjects: Literacy and Social Emotional *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: K - 3rd
Current Position: K - 5th grade Spanish Reading Teacher at Valley View Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 24 years.
Contact: descobedo@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 school year through these amazing tutoring opportunities.
Contact: sgauger@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 15 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
Mrs. Dalton
Mrs. Dalton
Subjects: Literacy
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.
Contact: tdalton@d15.org
Ms. Angel
Ms. Angel
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional *(can provide sessions in Spanish)*
Grades: 1st - 8th
Current Position: Bilingual Resource Teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching for 17 years - 13 years as a bilingual middle school math and science teacher and 2 years at the elementary level as a bilingual teacher.
Contact: vangel@d15.org
Miss Tamburo
Miss Tamburo
Subjects: Math & Reading
Grades: 1st - 6th
Current Position: 2nd Grade Teacher at Hilltop Elementary
Experience: 2nd year teaching at District 15. Has taught 1st and 2nd grades.
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
Mrs. DeGeorge
Mrs. DeGeorge
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional
Grades: 1st - 5th
Current Position: Fourth Grade Teacher at Riverwood Elementary School
Experience: Has been teaching for 3 years. Has been teaching for a total of 6 years between substituting and being a classroom teacher.
Additional Info: I am so excited to start tutoring this winter. I can't wait to help your child reach all their goals in school.
Contact: kdegeorge@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!
Contact: cbellm@d15.org
Miss Busse
Miss Busse
Subjects: Math
Grades: 1st - 3rd
Current Position: Third Grade Teacher at Landmark Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 2 years at Landmark. She taught a 2/3 classroom last year and is now a 2nd and 3rd grade looping teacher.
Additional Info: I minor in mathematics
Contact: cbusse@d15.org
Mrs. Micklinghoff
Mrs. Micklinghoff
Subjects: Math, Reading & Social Emotional Learning
Grades: 1st - 3rd
Current Position: 2nd Grade Teacher at Riverwood Elementary School
Contact: lmicklinghoff@d15.org
Ms. Carbine
Ms. Carbine
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional
Grades: 2nd - 6th
Current Position: Fifth Grade Teacher at Riverwood Elementary School
Experience: Has been teaching for 20 years and has experience teaching K-5 and middle school.
Additional Info: I enjoy working with all kinds of learners. I have endorsements in ESL, Middle School, and Early Childhood. I am certified to teach Social Studies, Language Art and Science in Middle School.
Contact: acarbine@d15.org
Mrs. Hodge
Mrs. Hodge
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional
Grades: 2nd
Current Position: LMC Director / Innovation Coach at Landmark Elementary School
Experience: Has been teaching for 22 years and has experience in grades K - 5th.
Contact: jhodge@d15.org
Miss Barrett
Miss Barrett
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional
Grades: 3rd
Current Position: Third Grade Teacher at Landmark Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 1 year and is ESL and LBS1 certified.
Additional Info: I minor in mathematics
Contact: mbarrett@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. Stock
Mrs. Stock
Subjects: Math
Grades: 4th - 5th
Current Position: 4th/5th Grade Teacher at Landmark Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching for 5 years as a 4th and 5th grade teacher in District 15.
Contact: rstock@d15.org
Ms. Calhoun
Ms. Calhoun
Subjects: Math & Literacy
Grades: 4th - 5th
Current Position: 4th grade teacher at Duker Elementary
Experience: Has been teaching in District 15 for 25 years. She taught at Hilltop for four years as a 4th grade teacher before going to Duker to teach a 4th and 5th grade looping teacher.
Additional Info: I do not speak the best fluent Spanish, but I can speak enough and understand enough that I can tutor a bilingual student. I would enjoy working with our bilingual population.
Contact: jcalhoun@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 building 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. 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!
Contact: rcampisano@d15.org
Mrs. Shutt
Mrs. Shutt
Subjects: Math & Social Emotional Learning
Grades: 6th - 8th
Current Position: 7th Grade Math Teacher at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching for 20 years.
Contact: mshutt@d15.org
Ms. LaPorta
Ms. LaPorta
Subjects: Social Emotional Learning
Grades: 6th - 8th
Current Position: School Social Worker at McHenry Middle School
Experience: This is her first year as a social worker
Contact: alaporta@d15.org
Mrs. Meinhardt
Mrs. Meinhardt
Subjects: Math, Literacy and Social Emotional
Grades: 6th - 8th
Current Position: Learning Specialist - Read 180 Program at Parkland School
Experience: Has been teaching for over 25 years. Has worked with students to strengthen their skills and confidence in literature, writing and mathematics for 6th through 8th grade focusing on the skills of organization, time management and studying so they can be successful in high school. Has modeled the importance of setting goals both in and out of school.
Has also tutored a variety of grade levels with a speciality in social emotional and learning challenges.
Additional Info: Favorite Quote for Students: "Mistakes are proof that you are trying."
Contact: kmeinhardt@d15.org
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