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

...anthropology at Cornell College. Though my tutoring experience comes from helping students prepare for the SAT, I am most interested in more specific areas of learning within the humanities. Two of my favorite classes in high school were AP Human Geography and AP World History, and I would love to impart the passion I have for those topics onto others. I believe that an essential part of learning is fostering a strong feeling of curiosity,...

...of Chicago, currently living in the Avondale neighborhood. I have always wanted to help students improve as much as possible. Whether it be through a 15 minute conversation or hour long class, I prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady...

...young. From teaching swim lessons, to ESL classes in college, I have lots of experience working with virtually every age group. I received my Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Alabama, and have done Spanish tutoring, as well as ESL tutoring and teaching throughout my college years. I am currently a 6th and 7th grade Spanish teacher, so I am familiar with all things espaol! With that, my favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish...

...their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used to eliminate frustration and increase the probability of maintaining engagement for nonpreferred activities/subjects) to prevent and eliminate frustration with subjects that may be...

...and strategies. I have honed my skills and can effectively guide you through the intricacies of the SAT and ACT, helping you develop the necessary confidence and competence to excel. Moreover, my academic journey has revolved around biology. As a college biology major, I maintained an exceptional 3.9 GPA out of 4.0. This rigorous coursework equipped me with a solid foundation in various areas of biology, including cellular biology, genetics, physiology, and more. My in-depth...

Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.

...I'm your humanities-expert here to help you with writing, reading, history, philosophy and more! I completed post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where I received my Master's degree in the History of Philosophy. I've spent several years as a university writing tutor and I love helping students take their papers to the next level! Finally, I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in all subjects especially in reading and...

I strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth. With a strong commitment to differentiation, I aim to meet the diverse needs of each student, providing individualized instruction and support to ensure their success. By building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, I seek to create a collaborative educational community that maximizes student achievement and prepares them for future academic and personal endeavors.

...studies, and executive functioning skills fun! I am here to help you out by making things a bit easier. I am here to back you up with creative solutions. I am currently working on my bachelor degree at Chicago State University; My major is psychology, and my minor is CMAT. (Put on hold currently.) I have experience in working with students who have High Functioning Autism and Autism Type 1. The subjects that I tutor...

...at Brown University with a 4.0 GPA and numerous standardized test scores at the 99+ percentile. My test scores include a 35 on the ACT (36 in Math and 35 in English, Reading, and Science) and a 800 on SAT Math Level II. I am very experienced and prepared as a tutor. I've worked with students from numerous educational backgrounds and helped them reach their goal scores. I look forward to meeting you and helping...

...am graduate student from UIC, and I am studying in the pre health field, while majoring in Biology and Psychology. I am 23 years old and currently in my gap year. I have been tutoring since my sophomore year of High School, so I have a lot of valuable experience that allows me to assist others with any educational goals that they might have. I am very good with little kids and my peers. I...

I am currently finishing my PhD in English at Indiana University. My dissertation is focused on Shakespeare. I taught a freshman reading and writing course at IU for three years. I also worked as a tutor for three years at the university's writing center. I presently work as a reading and writing tutor at an elementary school. I am passionate about making learning accessible and enjoyable.

I graduated with a Neuroscience degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I love teaching and helping students! I am super dedicated to the advancement of education equality for all. I like to breakdown complex topics into simple terms for my students to understand and actually enjoy their material. I love to teach science!!

My name is Nouma Basharet. I am currently working towards getting me Bachelors of Science in Biology. I volunteer as a substitute teacher as well as work as a teacher aide at times. I believe that education is a means of a better way of living. That is why I believe all children should receive the best education. In my free time I like to read, workout and cook.

...have a opportunity to work with you. Prior to the pandemic I own and operated a Early Childhood program that I am currently raising money for and working very hard to get back open. My degrees and experience in education allows me to work with infants to school age. Honestly I just love interaction with all little people which is the name of my daycare as well as the passion to learn and teach.

...Master's in Adult Education from the University of the District of Columbia and over 15 years of classroom teaching and tutoring experience, I am dedicated to helping students of all ages unlock their potential. My expertise spans subjects such as Adult ESL/ELL, AP U.S. Government & Politics, and College Application Essays. I believe in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can explore concepts through tailored lessons that cater to their unique learning...

...series. I specialize in tutoring ESL and other beginner level elementary subjects such as math, science, & reading. My favorite subject to tutor is English, as I like to incorporate simple games and activities covering everything from phonics to reading comprehension. My tutoring style includes connecting, continuously evaluating & identifying students's needs, and adapting teaching techniques to attain learning objectives. My aim is to motivate students to begin a personal exploration toward effective communication with...

...Madrid) and currently live in 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...

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

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.