Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Illinois

...first realized I enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad...

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as...

...ancient civilizations of the Americas and Africa. Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer...

...am currently a freshman at Purdue University studying to become a Mechanical Engineer. I'm here to help on anything from math, english, history and standardized test-related because I know that school can be rough and sometimes we all need a bit of help. I worked as a math tutor back in high school and I...

...a passionate educator with over a decade of experience, I believe in the power of personalized learning. I'm dedicated to meeting each student where they are, building strong relationships, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive. My approach is culturally responsive, and I tailor lessons to connect with your experiences and interests. Together,...

...have been an educator my entire adult life. I began in early childhood to work and be "Mom" at the same time. I followed my own chidlren through their grades. I taught grade school when they attended grade school, middle school, then high school. Now I am an adjunct college professor and train educators internationally....

...and SEL, I am most passionate about teaching each of these subjects with real-life objects or concepts (I do have a strong place in my heart of STEM and SEL). I like to structure all my lessons in a way that is appealing, intriguing, and meets the need of each individual student. I believe that...

...and helping them reach their academic and professional goals! Some of my favorite memories from that role include students reaching out to me to inform me about their new internship or job offers so that I could celebrate with them. I tutor SAT/ACT Prep, college essay writing, and economics. My teaching philosophy is to understand...

...into high school and having to make the decision of what I wanted to major in, I realized that I love working with kids. Ever since then, I realized that I have a passion for teaching and making sure my students are successful. I work with all my students individually to ensure the best quality...

...receiving an undergraduate degree in English, I went on to get a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. This opened the door to many opportunities to teach overseas in international/American schools. I've taught in Taiwan, China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a...

...am a firm believer in the 'growth mindset,' where a topic deemed difficult is one that will become easy with practice and understanding. For me, the sentence "I don't understand this," is incomplete without a "yet." Overall, I am passionate about helping students achieve the understanding and grades they are capable of.

...am a graduate of Nova Southeastern University where I graduated from with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Since graduation, I have been applying to medical school. I have extensive experience tutoring English, Writing, ESL, Biology, Biochemistry, and Psychology. I believe that education should empower students to explore their passions and critical thinking skills, fostering...

...Steve Sullivan, and I retired from a career in management consulting in 2023. Prior to retiring and since, I have cultivated a passion for tutoring English, reading, and writing, primarily with elementary school students, including many English language learners. My approach centers around fostering a fun and engaging learning environment, where I often base lessons...

I am a sophomore student at DePaul University in Chicago. I am currently majoring in neuroscience which is the science of the brain! I have been tutoring students of all ages for about five years and I really enjoy it. I am tutoring chemistry, biology, and algebra. I know those subjects can be daunting and...

I have been an educator for 8 years now. I love working with young people, because I find that they are always teaching me new things and helping to keep my brain fresh and my heart warm. I look forward to supporting students in getting stronger in reading and writing.

...of our college-age and adult tutors. During my time as Director, I gave birth to two boys. After the birth of my second son, I pursued and obtained my licensure in Pediatric Developmental Therapy for the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. For the past twelve years I maintained my DT credentials and received my...

...For many years I struggled silently in school because I was afraid to ask for help. When I finally did get help, I enjoyed school more, got better grades and had more fun in class. It is my belief that every child is a learner, and that everyone should have equal access to education. No...

...very passionate when it comes to helping out children with learning disabilities. As I want to make a change in that community to help them be able to pursue their dream careers without any obstacles. In my spare time, I like to go for runs and join little marathons. I also like to paint and...

...received my Masters degree in Education from Roosevelt University. I received my Bachelors degree in English from Augustana College. I taught in the public school system for 15+ years in both elementary and secondary school. I'm a natural born teacher. I taught all 11 of my younger siblings to read and write. I also taught...