Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Chicago Ridge, IL

...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. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should not...

...Arts in Reading Education from the University of South Florida. In addition to my graduate degrees, I have been trained as a reading coach to certified educators in reading instruction. To add to my professional credentials, I am a published author in association with Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society for educators, and I have...

I believe all students can succeed in whatever they put their mind to.

...my teaching methods to meet individual learning styles, whether visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where students can teach back concepts, ensuring they grasp the material deeply. My goal is to instill confidence in young learners, particularly in elementary and middle school, while also guiding high school students through complex...

...to tutor are reading, written expression, organization skills, executive functioning, and Study skills. I take a very individualized approach in my teaching. I evaluate each learner and determine where the difficulty lies. I am soft spoken and take the learner one successful step at a time often using more low tech approaches that totally immerse...

...of exceeding my goals and expectations set. The use of both Data Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of goals and expectations positively as well as consistently has enhanced over...

...am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I also enjoy working with students to increase their public speaking skills and confidence, as I participated in Speech and Debate all four years in high school. As a recent graduate from a top ten university, I also provide standardized test prep (SAT and ACT), as well...

...plants, and knit stuffed animals! I tutor and am knowledgeable in various subjects, and I'd love to converse in anything related to Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English! I believe it is the most rewarding to help students with courses they are unsure about or need help with to further develop their critical thinking skills and...

...a child. It was strange teaching with some of my former teachers at first but then I was able to learn so much from them. I have 20 years of education experience. I have tutored students from age 4 to 40 in reading, phonics, writing, math, study skills, homework support, and ACT and SAT prep....

The most important thing in the world to young people everywhere is people willing to help them get to where they need to be.

...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 data structures, algorithms, and many programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and...

...I grew up. I LOVED "playing school" and reading and mostly having fun with my mom! This childhood of mine has shaped my teaching philosophy immensely. As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at...

...While I most commonly worked with younger students in the beginning, I gradually took on an influx of older students as my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my oldest in her 50's, I wholeheartedly...

...a Master's in English Literature and a TEFL certification, I bring both academic depth and practical tools to the table. I tutor English reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and soft skills tailoring each session to the student's pace, goals, and learning style. My approach is calm, encouraging, and focused on real understanding, not just textbook answers....

...other people. These two things led me to a career in education and great experiences working with my students. The smile or sense of achievement I see on a student's face when they understand something for the first time or when they get a good result on a test or assignment is why I love...

...you! I am a published illustrator and have taught classical art, figure drawing, perspective, landscape, portrait, anatomy, animal drawing, cartooning, as well as composition in art, watercolor, oil, ink and graphite. My B.A. is in English Literature and I love and thrive with journalism, editing, poetry, and storyboarding. It is important to me that younger...

Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!

...tutoring in all elementary subjects, and my favorite subjects to tutor are reading and social studies. After graduating, I worked as a tutor in a third grade classroom for a year, helping those students who were struggling with their schoolwork. I have a passion for learning and helping students learn and grow. Outside of the...

...spark students' interests, and promote enjoyment of ongoing learning. Effectively and appropriately differentiating instruction to meet all student's learning styles, taking different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities into consideration. My goal is to help students grow academically and socially in a supportive and encouraging environment, creating for them a positive learning experience!

...groups of students for much of my life, and I teach with the aim of reducing educational disparity and helping every student to find their passion in the classroom. My favorite subject to teach is math, as my teaching philosophy revolves around encouraging critical thinking and problem solving techniques, rather than rote memorization.