Top English Tutors serving Illinois

Caitlin: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...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 and ESL, and I really enjoy teaching...
Education & Certification
The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Rachel: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...minor in Mandarin Chinese. My goal in tutoring is to assist students to eventually be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig....
Education & Certification
Benedictine University - Bachelor in Arts, Writing, General
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Lori: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...abilities and strengths. I believe every child can learn and I promote a growth mindset. My curriculum is theme-based, developmentally appropriate, and focuses on four domains(social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language). Families are the cornerstone of Learning. It is my mission to partner with parents in having each child reach his or her potential.
Education & Certification
Indiana Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Katerina: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...their personal experiences bring so much to our learning environment. I have high expectations and passion to bring students closer to their academic and life goals. I also believe that a positive growth mindset will carry anyone through life. Always feel free to ask questions for everyone, myself included, is always learning.
Education & Certification
Kalamazoo College - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Education

Adelina: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...Mathematics and Computer Science. I hope that my skills and expertise can help you in any way they can! Outside of school I like swimming and baking/cooking. I love helping other students with Psychology as that is my favorite subject, but I also tutor other subjects such as Spanish,Algebra, English and standardized test prep(ACT, AP,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Michael: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...teaching which is something I may pursue in the future. My style of tutoring is very much question based. I first like to gauge where my pupils are and try and rebuild the foundation that they are lacking. I will take as much time that is needed to get my students to understand the topics...
Education & Certification
University of Kentucky - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, General

Ashwin: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...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...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Brendan: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...and Social Studies. However, my favorite topics to teach are History and Foreign Languages. Whenever I work with students, I present the material in a detailed and engaging manner so the students both thoroughly understand the topic and take an interest in it. My hobbies include reading, particularly books about ancient Rome and ancient, medieval,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Middle Eastern and North African Studies
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Ryan: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
Hi! My name is Ryan; I am a recently graduated Mechanical Engineering major from Carnegie Mellon University. I tutored for three years before starting with Varsity, and I can't wait to help you!
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Ben: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...where I also studied French. I spent a semester in Ghana, West Africa, studying regional languages and culture. After college I volunteered as an English tutor in Nashville, Tennessee. After that I moved to China and worked at Nanjing Medical University for three years, teaching Spoken English, English Writing, and American/Western Culture, while studying Mandarin...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Eric: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...on the arts, I did indeed spend a fair amount of time exploring other subjects as in; philosophy, psychology, history, and other humanities-based topics. My approach to teaching and learning is all about curiosity. While I believe grades and tests hold the standard of quizzing knowledge from students, I believe that learning is about finding...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts

Jessica: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...everyone has the capacity to learn. I quickly and easily adjust to meet the needs of each individual student and bring patience to each lesson. I see my job of tutoring as being one of scaffolding and support. Additionally, I believe that students learn best in a fun environment that balances accomplishment and effort. I...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Erikson Institute - Master of Science, Behavioral Sciences

Judah: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
Hi! My name is Judah and I am an experienced tutor specializing in LSAT Preparation. I scored in the 99th percentile on the January 2025 LSAT, and would love to help you do the same!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Nicole: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...name is Nicole Roby. I have a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Everyday I work with students with developmental disabilities using a comprehensive approach to learning and improving important academic task. My goal is concentrated on simplifying difficult coursework until a student masters it and then building upon it. My approach is data driven...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Ball State University - Master of Arts, Applied Behavior Analysis
Barnetta: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...accomplished during the session. The second step, we discuss and assess what has already been mastered, and the third step is the teaching and learning process, the tutoring, to achieve the learning target set at the beginning of the session. We will end the session with checking if we hit the set learning target. This...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelors, Education
Northeastern Illinois University - Masters, Education

Fatima: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...to give students answers but to guide them towards answers through constant practice. That principle guided me both as a teacher, and better yet, as a student. Having been a liberal arts double major, a law student, and an appellate clerk, I can help students with a myriad of writing assignments, college and law school...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, History/ Government
University of Pennsylvania Law School - Juris Doctor, Law

Laura: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...most common tutoring areas include: Phonics and Reading Reading Comprehension Writing Grammar Other subject areas have included vocabulary, spelling, and ESL. Some students need assistance with study skills. This would include skills like organization, note-taking, study methods, and so on. Children with special needs are important to me. They sometimes require a different method or...
Education & Certification
Lewis University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of St Francis - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Ellan: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...and graduated in 2015. Since then, I have worked hard to keep experimental theatre alive and well in the city of Chicago. While at Columbia, I worked as a tutor of fiction writing; this is where I get my passion for tutoring. I have always loved school and, more especially, the act of learning itself....
Education & Certification
Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Umer: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...My name is Umer. I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Isabel: Illinois English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Illinois
...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, I plan on obtaining a Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology. I am a strong student and a lover of learning, especially when it comes to...
Education & Certification
Medical University of South Carolina - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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