Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Bolingbrook, IL

...a junior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a native Spanish speaker, growing up immersed in the language, speaking it at home, taking classes through high school and college. I am currently double majoring in Spanish and Psychology, due to that I have taken about two semesters of college Spanish courses.

...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 around books to deepen comprehension and encourage critical thinking. I...

...elementary school math. My personal journey includes being the parent of a son who overcame some difficult challenges from ADHD. He's now a graduate student and he enjoys having a 'free' tutor. This has deepened my compassion and understanding for those with diverse learning needs. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy writing fiction, playing guitar, mountain...

...promise I will be there every step of the way. My absolute favorite quote and mantra is "I can't promise to fix all of your problems, but I can promise you won't face them all alone." When I'm not studying, tutoring, and counseling, you can probably find me running or doing yoga. I also love...

...my Undergrad in English from Columbia College. I have worked as a classroom teacher, a personal tutor, and a teacher in the library for the Chicago Public Libraries Foundation. I have taught a variety of subjects, and have tutored students on all levels, from Kindergarten to College. I am most passionate about Writing, Literature, Reading...

...me to Arabic, English, religion, and a strong foundation in reading and writing. Later, I continued my education in the United States, where I attended Universal School before returning to Syria. My experience working with students includes substitute teaching at a traditional preschool and later assisting in a Montessori school during my undergraduate years. In...

...engineering systems to minimize the impacts of environmental pollution on public health. I eventually received a graduate scholarship from the Society of Women's Engineers to complete my Master of Systems & Controlling Engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University. I have always been committed to helping students and started tutoring in college and throughout my...

...a strong passion for education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through remote...

It is my personal goal to instill confidence, encouragement, goal setting, provide support, and push students toward their personal growth for the present and for the future.

...committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested...

...to expand my knowledge in different fields. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but math is my favorite because I love simplifying complex ideas and helping students experience that "aha" moment when everything clicks. I believe that with the right support, every student can develop a strong foundation and appreciation for the subject. My...

...to deliver the knowledge to those who are struggling to understand, therefore, I want to help fill that gap. My teaching philosophy is building a strong foundation, I want to share information and unique styles that could help a student retain information forever. My tutoring style is based off of patience, breaking down solutions to...

...experienced first hand how important it is to be well prepared in academia. From receiving tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any...

I love teaching and helping students grow in their knowledge and skills.

...Education from St. Xavier University in Chicago. Tutoring students lets me share all of the things that I have learned and are currently learning. Education changes daily and I have to make sure I keep up with those changes. Harry Potter is something that I have always loved first with the books then the movies....

...studying Math & Computer Science. I have also studied abroad at the University of Hong Kong for a semester, and completed coursework at the University of Chicago. I am proficient in teaching many areas of mathematics from algebra to calculus to even real analysis. I can also help people with topics in computer science including...

...taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science to life. In my free time, I love playing my viola, having a good...

...After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I have become more focused on creating partnerships with outside organizations to provide existential learning opportunities for my students. When not trying to make the world a better place, you can catch...

...students who struggle with reading and writing. I believe that every child has the potential to learn and succeed, regardless of their challenges. My goal as a teacher is to unlock that potential and help my students become confident and independent readers and writers. My approach is grounded in the Orton Gillingham method, which is...

...succeed. I graduated from University of Miami in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Management and Policy, and have since gone on to complete the first of four years at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. My relevant work experience includes tutoring high school level...