Hello, my name is

Nettie Parks

I am a passionate

Dedicated teacher and tutor, inspiring minds, transforming lives with over 30 years of experience, fostering growth, resilience, and success.

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About me

I am an educator with over 30 years of experience.

I am a passionate and dedicated teacher committed to shaping young minds and empowering students to reach their full potential. I am a firm believer in the power of a growth mindset, fostering resilience and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. I am skilled in teaching effective strategies for critical thinking, independent learning, and subject mastery, while promoting confidence and fluency in reading and writing. I am committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students thrive and exceed expectations.

100s
Of students
taught and tutored.

Education & Skills

  • Master of Education
  • BA English Literature and Classics

My skills

As a skilled educator, I can guide students in sharpening their writing skills, including sentence construction, grammar, punctuation, and proper mechanics. Additionally, I am proficient in coaching them on crafting well-structured essays across various writing styles, such as narrative, expository, and persuasive. My expertise extends to empowering students with valuable study strategies and preparing them for reading and math assessments. In mathematics, I am well-versed in Common Core Math, Number Sense, Problem Solving, Interpreting Data, Fractions, Decimals, and Geometry.

Moreover, I have a proven track record of helping students excel in Literature, Informational Text, Grammar, Foundational Skills, Reading Fluency, and Comprehension. In science education, I have successfully aided students in understanding Forces, Life Science, Environments and Survival, Weather, and Climate. Notably, my dedication to assisting students who are trying to catch up in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies has consistently propelled them to achieve academic progress, ensuring they reach their full potential by the end of each year.

I can assist your scholar in the following areas:

Math

I can assist students with math topics such as Common Core Math, Number Sense, Problem Solving, Interpreting Data, Fractions and Decimals, and Geometry.

Regular Test Preparation

I can assist students with study skills and give them strategies to prepare for reading and math tests.

Writing

I can help students with sentence construction, proper mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar), and organizing essays into paragraphs. Moreover, I offer guidance on narrative, expository, and persuasive writing.

English

I can assist students with Literature, Informational Text, Grammar, Foundational Skills, Reading Fluency, and Comprehension.

Science

I can assist students with understanding Forces, Life Science, Environments and Survival, Weather, and Climate.

Social Studies

I can assist students with social studies topics such as Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence, Civic and Political Institutions, and Geography.

Get in touch:

I would love to help you! Get in touch.

Please contact me to check my availability.

  • Chicago, IL
  • parksplacetutoring@gmail.com
  • (708) 789-9829