Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Schaumburg, IL

Knowledge is a power that everyone should have access to. It is my goal to help empower as many as I can.

...my own, which has equipped me to explain it creatively to others. I also taught myself to take the ACT and have a strong understanding of how to strengthen those test-taking skills. I have worked with young children as a dance teacher for the past three years, and I tutored peers in my high school last year. I love problem-solving with students to present information in a way with which they can work! I feel...

...grade English Language Arts (ELA), focusing on grammar, mechanics, usage, vocabulary, language arts, and literature. I believe that strong reading and writing skills are foundational for academic success and lifelong learning. My approach is student-centered; I enjoy building meaningful relationships and tailoring lessons to meet individual needs through the use of interactive technology and scaffolding techniques. I am excited about the opportunity to expand my tutoring practice and work with students across different age groups...

...specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as...

I enjoy helping students reach their fullest potential! I have been a reading, language arts, and writing teacher for 15 years. I have a master's degree in education from Northwestern University.

...learning standards. As a tutor, I aim to make all of my students feel seen, valued, and consistently heard when navigating their challenges with both academic content and executive functioning skills. My tutoring style is one that provides individualized and differentiated supports and centers students' unique voices, personalities, and interests, in order to foster a joyful learning environment and to make them feel confident and prepared for all aspects of school and life.

...between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and SAT/ACT test prep. I love tutoring and I'm excited to...

...is to become an orthopedic surgeon and work for the NFL. My tutoring specialty is the ACT and SAT. I developed my own custom problem sets, practice tests and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the...

...independence; my responsibilities are broken down into two parts: 1. I teach my clients new skills. This includes academic skills, adaptive skills, social skills, executive function, and more. My goal in teaching them said skills is to ensure they become independent one day. In other words, I not only teach academic skills but also behavioral skills that allow learners to grow as individuals. 2. I manage inappropriate behaviors by replacing them with appropriate behaviors. If...

...that I wanted to work with children. I have taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in various schools. One fun fact about me is that for my first teaching job, I taught in the same school that I attended as 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...

...to earn a Master's in Genetic Counseling. I can't wait to be a genetic counselor because they strive to make complicated or scary things easier to understand - and I will have the same goal for my students as a tutor. I have experience tutoring students in math and biology, and I have taught trumpet players to play, march, or play in mariachis for years. All of these experiences have taught me how to support...

...level students. I am currently working on my second Graduate level degree in Accounting and Taxation. I love learning and helping student reach their academic and life goals. My coursework in the field of literacy, reading, and writing pedagogy has uniquely prepared me to teach primary and secondary level literary criticism and research, and essay composition. As a native Spanish speaker, I also have extensive knowledge in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and have seen...

...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 recently have tutored adults who wanted to learn or improve their Spanish. I have traveled the world extensively (for work and fun), and in my spare time I am an avid...

...new ways to solve math problems! Each child 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...

...from Chicago State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary education and from National Louis University with a Master's of Education in Urban Teaching. I have taught grades 1-9 with a focus on English and Social Studies. I am passionate about teaching English Language Arts as it provides essential literacy skills. I am passionate about teaching Social Studies because of the rich content which allows learners to better understand the history of the human...

...of two girls and a daycare teacher. I enjoy helping students reach their goals and hope to help as many students as I can. As a child I struggled in school and know what it's like to struggle in many different ways. When I decided to be a teacher I wanted to make sure that I helped students enjoy learning and help them enjoy school. Education is something that happens for the rest of your...

...and for various Psychology topics! When I was studying abroad in Spain for a semester I tutored some kids in English by helping them learn grammar and work on improving their conversational English. I also tutored basic Spanish speaking skills for a 12 week program to help people feel comfortable communicating with others in Spanish. Learning Spanish not only helps you to be more competitive for jobs, but also helps connect you with more people!...

...where I obtained my B.A. in English with a Media, Rhetorical, and Cultural Studies concentration. I'm passionate about helping students unlock their reading and writing potential and strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each individual's needs. This means guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing, helping them improve their reading comprehension, or fostering a deeper appreciation for literature. Furthermore, I've lived in Germany during my formative years and feel...

...shaped my belief that every student deserves to feel supported, understood, and empowered. My passion for education began at the age of two, when I attended my first school in Damascus, Syria. Despite 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...

...the classes. For me, it is a priority to have communication and contact with my fellow teachers to understand the best way to proceed with the curriculum and course programming. It is also important to recognize approaches that include task- based activities, the use of cognitive grammar to explain common grammatical problems in students, the application of authentic materials in the classroom, gamification in the classroom, and an important emphasis on the communicative approach in...