Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Oak Lawn, IL

...I taught first grade for a few years in Houston, Texas and I now tutor/teach fully online. I have a Bachelors degree in English Teaching, a Master's of Art degree in Teaching for elementary education, and I am currently working on my 2nd Master's degree in Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychology. I am so looking forward to working with your student to help them succeed in all of their academic achievements! We can easily work out...

...in Economics and pursuing minors in Business and Russian. I have 2 years of experience in tutoring and have been a tennis instructor for kids ages 6-13 for over 3 years. I am most passionate about tutoring in English and Math, and I always strive to tailor lessons to each student's individual learning style. I truly enjoy helping others learn and grow, and I'm committed to making each session engaging, personalized, and effective. I'd love...

...name is Nick and I'm a recent graduate from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also have several years of experience working with children and have taught in elementary and middle school in low income...

...journey confidently. My commitment is to provide not just knowledge, but the right resources to support your journey every step of the way. I offer extensive resources, guides, and study materials to ensure your success. From comprehensive study plans to detailed exam guides, I provide you with everything you need to feel prepared and confident. My curated selection of resources includes practice tests, key content summaries, and proven strategies to help you understand and retain...

...Chicago. I have a Law degree from a Spanish University, a Certificate in Management from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern University. I am passionate about languages (I am bilingual Spanish/French and speak several others) and most enthusiastic about sharing my love for Spanish culture and language and helping students improve their conversational skills in a friendly and engaging environment. I started tutoring young students in French when I was a teenager and most...

...I was a young child, I had an intense passion for history and the language arts. I would spend hours researching different types of events, cultural figures, plays, poems, art pieces, and history theories just to stimulate my curiosity about the past and its connections to the now. This passion led me to graduating from UIC with a degree in the Teaching of History. I now live to help others find that spark and passion...

...progress. Whether exploring scientific phenomena, tackling math problems, or strengthening language skills, I tailor each session to my learners' needs and interests. Beyond teaching, I am an avid reader, enjoying everything from fantasy to contemporary novels, and I am an aspiring author working toward publishing my own stories. I also enjoy traveling, discovering new cultures, and spending time with my family (including my playful dog!). I bring this sense of wonder and love of learning...

...years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and Spanish, as I find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described...

...a fun and engaging way by creating and using my own bilingual Arabic-English stories. These stories are designed to introduce vocabulary and sentence structures through context and repetition, making it easier for young learners to absorb and retain the language. My ESL lessons are interactive and student-centered, focusing on real-world communication skills while building confidence in speaking, listening, and reading. I've worked with students from diverse backgrounds and tailor each session to fit their learning...

...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 and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have accumulated lots of helpful learning diagrams over...

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.

...on the edge of the Amazon in Ecuador. I returned to the States and worked as a substitute teacher and then paraprofessional as a support for children with IEPs and ELL students. Over the past 7 years, I have lived and worked in Ecuador doing everything from 1:1 tutoring to homeschool coach for virtual school, private English teacher to English teacher at a local state university. I have also taught private Spanish classes. I have...

...school math, I am passionate about helping students build essential skills in subjects like math, reading, and writing. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Finance at North Park University, I have experience working with elementary students through a tutoring program in high school, where I learned to create engaging and simplified lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs. I believe that fostering a supportive and hands-on learning environment is key to student success, and I thrive...

...look forward to sharing my expertise as a Literacy Specialist with your family! My Expertise I have a Masters in Reading and Literacy. I have trained with literacy professionals throughout the United States. Additionally, I served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Reading Council and was President of IRC in 2018-2019. In 2019 I was honored to work with teachers in Guatemala during their annual reading conference. I am highly...

...a tutor is to help my students understand the materials necessary to make them functional and happy to indulge in learning. I approach teaching in an inquisitive style, asking questions of students and breaking larger problems down into smaller sections. It is important that students answer for themselves rather than someone else doing their work for them, and I am here to help guide them through their schooling and answer any questions they may have....

I'm a junior at Boston University double-majoring in Data Science and Psychology, with over two years of tutoring experience in computer science, math, and writing. I take a personalized, one-on-one approach that emphasizes patience, flexibility, and active listening helping students build confidence as well as skills. Whether we're working through a tricky coding problem or developing a strong essay, I aim to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

...in Psychology and Social Work. In the fall, I'll begin my Master's of Social Work with a focus on working with children and families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies...

...the long commute, I looked forward to each day with enthusiasm. Those early years introduced 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 both settings, I learned how...

...because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. 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...

...learns differently and has different strengths and weaknesses, such as some children may be advanced in reading while others have dyslexia and struggle with reading, but every child is capable of learning. In order to guarantee that every child is learning, I individualize the curriculum to each student based off of his or her learning profiles and motivate the students so that they are encouraged, eager, and excited to learn. Not only this, but the...