Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Gurnee, IL

...Alaska. All my students were ELL. My students started the year with 5 out 16 being able to recognize the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the year reading at a 3rd grade level....

...to the Chicagoland area, and work as a bookseller at Barnes and Noble so I can make a living talking about and sharing books with others. As a teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel...

...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 scientific...

...help people help themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through multiple...

...a master's degree in Ancient History, Archaeology and Art of the Mediterranean from the University of Pavia in Italy. All of these invaluable experiences both in and out of the classroom have not only broadened my understanding of diverse cultures but have also given me the opportunity to learn multiple curriculums and pedagogical practices in...

...forward to making real connections with students and helping them achieve all that they can. Together we can practice those fundamental reading and writing skills or come up with fun techniques to study for math, science, or Spanish. I can also help teach ESL for any age or grade level! Whatever the topic may be,...

...I am currently completing a Masters degree program from Georgetown University. I have a quite diverse and extensive tutoring and teaching background I have taught almost every subject to some degree to students ranging in age from 8 to 75. I specialize in all social sciences, US and World History, AP exam, ACT, and SAT...

...them succeed academically and ease the stress of being a student. My major in Sociology made writing and editing papers second nature for me, and my major in Dance taught me how to be creative with problem-solving and teaching. My best tutoring subject would definitely be essay writing/editing because I know what a good paper...

...have worked with students with and without IEPs, including students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. I have supported students in all subject areas, but I have a particular love for teaching reading and writing and I am currently taking classes to complete my licensure as a certified Reading Specialist.

...Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and cheering on the Green...

...graduated in 2018 with her Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and Bachelor's in Theater Arts. During her studies, OJ traveled to Costa Rica, Germany, and Scotland. During her studies abroad, OJ was able to expand her skills in Spanish, study skills, public speaking, and critical thinking. After her undergraduate degree, OJ continued her education in teaching...

...South Carolina's Honors College with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Public Health. Currently, I work full-time as a Research Assistant at a University in their Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Department, however I have always been passionate about working with kids and education so I tutor in my free time! Eventually,...

...with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics as well as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Probability & Statistics....

...from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy...

Hi! I'm a recent graduate from Northwestern University with degrees in Art History and Sociology. I am also a practicing artist, working primarily in the media of photography and printmaking.

...of subjects, but my favorite area to tutor is writing because it allows me to really get to know my students and see their unique perspective on a topic. My teaching method is very student specific. I talk to the student and figure out what learning style they work best with and I go from...

...the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to...

...Work and MBA from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in a number of subjects including Standardized testing (ACT/SAT/GRE), English, Math, Psychology, ESL and general Elementary and Middle school education. I structure my session around the needs of each student. I think it's important to get to know each student's learning style in...

...smart, very funny, very kind little girls of my own. With both of my girls in school full time now, and boy are they reading rockstars! I am really looking forward to spending more time doing what I love-teaching! There are so many amazing things to learn and discover and I am looking forward to...

...labs. I love teaching math (algebra, geometry, calculus - you name it!) as well as science, including both biology and chemistry. These are by far my favorite subjects to teach because they are subjects that many students struggle on, and I have a strong sense of empathy in the learning process. This means I find...