JAM Teaching and Consulting
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Tutoring & Consulting
JAM Teaching and Consulting is a team of professional teachers, educational specialists, and highly qualified educational consultants. We help children succeed in school and life.
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We customize
We understand that no two students are the same. We provide customized learning for each student to fit their individual learning styles.
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Consultation
Consult with a JAM Teaching and Consulting team member.
Discuss
Share your child's learning needs and desired outcomes.
Action
You are paired with a tutor that can support your child's unique needs.
Our Process
How does it work?
The process starts with a consultation from a JAM Teaching and Consulting team member. You will discuss your child's learning needs and desired outcomes. You are then paired with a tutor that can support your child's unique needs. The process is simple, streamlined, and child-centered.
What makes us different?
We utilize innovative, research-based teaching practices. We consider the whole child and incorporate all aspects of your child. We believe that every child is unique, and they should have a support plan catered to their specific needs.
JAM Teaching and Consulting is a team of professional teachers, qualified tutors, and highly qualified educational consultants. JAM consists of a team of skilled professionals who will help your child succeed in school and life.

What’s the process?
Consultation
Determine outcomes
Customized plan
Learning outcomes
Why us?
We are innovative
We customize and individualize
We consider your child as a whole learner
We communicate
We are reflective
We collaborate
We motivate children to learn
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Tutoring Team
Julia Mahowald
Founder
- Dominican University, Masters as a Reading Specialist
- National Boards Certification, Exceptional Needs Specialist
- Orton Gillingham Trained, Institute of Multi-Sensory Design
- Northeastern Illinois University, Masters as a Learning Behavioral Specialist II
- Central Washington University, Bachelors of Elementary Education and Special Education
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Ms. Elaine
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Distinction with a Minor in Communications, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Further training in Teaching Metacognition, Executive Functions, and Interpersonal Skills
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Ms. Dahlia
- Certified in Orton-Gillingham Reading Methodology, Institution of Multi-Sensory Education
- Masters in Curriculum and instruction with a focus on Community of Engagement, Concordia University
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Endorsements in Reading K-6, The University of Iowa
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Ms. Jennifer
- Masters of Educational Leadership, IUPUI, Urban Principal Program
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Evansville
- Proficient Practitioner License, K-12 Building Level Administrator
- Advanced Practitioner License Primary and Intermediate Generalist
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Mr. Anosh
- North Park University, Bachelors of Science in Physics and Mathematics
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Mr. Jackson
- DePaul University, College of Education, Masters of Education, Mathematics
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Grainger College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Minor in Business
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Ms. Ashley
- Illinois State University, Bachelor's Degree in Early-Childhood Education (Birth-3rd Grade)
- Reading Specialist Certificate
- Golden Apple Award Recipient
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Ms. Miriam
- Marian University, Indianapolis, IN, Master of Arts in Teaching, Cum Laude
- Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science Child and Family Studies, Dean’s List
- Orton-Gillingham trained
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Ms. Rania
- University of Washington, Masters Degree in Elementary Education, Reading Endorsement
- Central Washington University, Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Health and Fitness
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Ms. Stacey
- Northeastern Illinois University Master of Arts Degree in Reading
- Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist Certification
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education
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Ms. Mary Kate
- University of Kentucky Lexington Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Family Sciences
- Teach For America: Illinois State Board of Education, Relay Graduate School of Education, Elementary Education
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Ms. Kelly
- Saint Joseph University Masters Certified in Applied Behavior Analysis
- University of Concordia Masters in Advanced Special Education
- University of Dayton B.S. Education: Special Education
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Ms. Abby
- The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Bachelors in Science: Middle Childhood Early Adolesce
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Ms. Taylor
- National Louis University Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle Grades Education – English Language Arts
- Endorsements: Math
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
- Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies
- Experience supporting students preparing for high school entrance exams
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Ms. Katie
- Arizona State University: Sociology
- Northcentral University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Reading Endorsement
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Ms. Grace
- DePaul University: Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (English) (June 2023)
- Anticipated Endorsements: 9-12 Psychology
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Ms. Jaci
- Benedictine University: Master of Educational Leadership
- Northern Illinois University: Bachelor of Arts in English Education
- John Cabot University, Rome, Italy: International Study
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Ms. Jessica
- Grand Canyon University: Master’s Degree in Reading, Curriculum and Instruction
- North Park University: Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Middle School Enorsement
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Ms. Abby S
- Lake Forest College: B.A. Communication
- Lake Forest College: Double Minor Entrepreneurship & Gender Studies
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Ms. Claire
- Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy: Master of Science in Secondary Science: Biology, w/ endorsement in English Expected, June 2023
- The University of Chicago: Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Psychology
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Ms. Sharon
- Dominican University: Master of Science, Early Childhood Education
- Professional Educator License with Endorsement in Early Childhood Education
- Approval in Early Childhood Special Education
- Endorsement in English as a Second Language
- Clarke College Bachelor of Arts, Human Health Sciences
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Ms. Alison
- Northwestern University: Master of Arts in Literature
- University of Missouri: Bachelor of Science in Education
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Ms. Amy J
- Lewis University: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Professional Educator License
- Endorsements: English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Ms. Casey
- DePaul University,: Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
- Bucknell University: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Concentration in Art
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Ms. Dorothy
- Macalester College: Bachelor of Arts
- Relay Graduate School of Education: Masters of Teaching
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Ms. Ann
- Dominican University: Masters in Library and Information Science -- summa cumlaude, certification in Youth Services
- Carthage College: BA in English and Political Science – summa cum laude
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Ms. Gabriella
- National Louis University: MAT, Secondary English Education
- Elmhurst College: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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Ms. Maggie
- Relay Graduate School of Education Master of Arts in Teaching and Secondary English Language Arts
- The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, Cum Laude:
- The University of Virginia: Semester at Sea
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Ms. Ashley M
- National Louis University: Master of Arts in Teaching
- University of Wisconsin-Madison: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
- University of Wisconsin: Study Abroad Program, Spain
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Ms. Maia
- National Louis University: English as a Second Language Endorsement
- Northeastern Illinois University: Master of Arts in Literacy Education
- Indiana University: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
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Ms. Hannah
- Illinois State University: Bachelor of Science in Education
- Illinois State University: Special Education Learning and Behavior Specialist 1
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Ms. Amy
- Bachelor of Science: Carroll University
- Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (MC-EA)
- Science Minor
- Elementary Education, General Science
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Ms. Lauren
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education: DePaul University
- English as a Second Language Endorsement
- Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement
- Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS-1) Endorsement
- Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
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Ms. Meghan
- Master’s Degree in Education Special Education: Eastern Illinois University
- English as a Second Language Endorsement: St. Francis University
- Bachelor of Science in Special Education: Eastern Illinois University
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Ms. Jessica S
- Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education: Depaul University
- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies: University of Michigan
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Ms. Amanda
- University of Wisconsin: Stout Math Specialist Certification
- University of St. Francis: Masters Degree in Educational
- Illinois State University: Bachelor of Science in Education
- Endorsements in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Sciences
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Ms. Lisa
- Bilingual Educator Endorsement Coursework: University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign
- MAT - Elementary Education: National Louis University
- Ph.D. - Social Psychology: Iowa State University
- M.S. - Social Psychology: Iowa State University
- B.A. - Psychology and Spanish: Tufts University
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Ms. Camila
- University of North Florida: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Gateway High School: High School Diploma
- Studied and well-versed in French
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Ms. Brittany
- Illinois State University: Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education
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Ms. Meaghan
- University of Illinois: Bachelors in Elementary Education
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Ms. Ellen
- University of Cincinnati: Masters of Educational Leadership
- Xavier University: Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
- Study Abroad: John Felice Rome Center
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Ms. Liza
- Northwestern University: Master of Arts in Special Learning Disabilities
- Washington University: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology
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Ms. Olamide
- Washington University - Bachelor of Arts - St. Louis, Missouri
- Brown School - Master’s of Public Health - St. Louis, Missouri
- Northwestern University - Doctorate of Medicine - Chicago, Illinois
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Ms. Kristen
- Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Program - Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI
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Angela Martin
Desinger
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Testimonials
Working with Julia has been a gamechanger for us. As parents, we didn't know how to support our first-grader with reading since it didn't seem to come 'naturally' to her. Once we got the diagnosis of dyslexia, a friend highly recommended JAM Teaching as an incredible resource, and I am so grateful she did. Julia helped to humanize the dyslexia diagnosis for us. Rather than being a scary clinical thing that defined our daughter, Julia helped our daughter and us to learn how to navigate it and capitalize on her strengths as a learner. In just two months, our daughter has made incredible gains, is interested in reading and learning and looks forward to her daily Zoom sessions with Miss Julia. I am so grateful that Miss Julia is part of our team of loving and creative adults supporting our daughter in her learning.
"I am so happy that I found JAM Teaching. We just started tutoring for two of my children ages 11 and 5 years. Both tutors are great fits for our kids and we are already seeing improvement in terms of confidence and academic skills. Julia did a great job pairing each kid with an appropriate tutor and scheduling has been so easy."
Julia is a remarkable teacher. She has immense patience and great insight. Without Julia’s guidance we would not have managed school and home successfully for the past few years. Her assistance with the IEP process made us confident to advocate for our son. You can tell she really cares for each one of her students. We are very lucky to have her as a tutor for our son!
Julia is an asset to any student's academic team! She’s approachable and easy going but direct and firm when working with our boy. She has helped us continue to identify and progress his literacy areas that need growth. She is able to help interpret certain school district and state level documents if needed for learning differences. Our boy always finishes feeling accomplished and positive despite his areas of struggle! When asked who he prefers to work on difficult tasks with he answers “Julia!” I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Julia for any type of student.
"I have loved working with JAM and really appreciate every opportunity you have given me. I also have learned a lot from the professional development meetings that I implement everyday in the classroom! I love to see that JAM is growing so much! You are phenomenal at what you do and I am not surprised!"
Julia has been such a gift to our son and our family! We hired her to tutor our 1st grade son, who was in a mainstream class but has some special needs and was really struggling with the remote learning during the shutdown. Julia engaged and motivated him immediately. I have never seen someone able to work with him so well. She is energetic, warm, and kind, while also being firm and structured in order to keep my son on task. She goes above and beyond in terms of both prepping for their sessions and in terms of follow-up and collaborative planning. I cannot recommend her highly enough for any student - special needs or not. We love Julia!

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