Award-Winning English Tutors in River Forest, IL

...I wanted a career in education when I witnessed my first “ah-ha! moment” when I was 18 and studying early childhood development. Almost ten years later, I am still fascinated with the multitude of methods of learning, and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently hold a...

...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 recognize diversity and understand some students are visual, kinesthetic, and/or audio learners. I can connect students to the material by explaining the areas with the most confusion with significant patience. I have various ways to spend my time when I'm not contributing to my own knowledge and those around me. I serve regularly at...

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...school English teacher. Before I started teaching, I was a test prep tutor, and clocked hundreds of hours working with high school students on SAT reading and writing and ACT English and reading. I truly enjoy working with students and watching them learn and grow both in my classroom and as a tutor.

...degrees, the first in Chemistry, and the second in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, I'm enrolled in a program that will grant me a master degree in Chemical Engineering. I hope to help students find their passion for learning, aid them in understanding new topics, and further introducing them to new concepts/ways of thinking.

...educator with over 22 years of experience serving elementary and middle school students, I believe EVERY learner. is capable of academic success with a caring and compassionate teacher. Learning has its difficulties, and some subjects are more challenging than others. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing as both lead to success in other...

...students in their consulting job recruiting journey. These experiences made me realize how much I love connecting with students and helping them reach their academic and professional goals! Some of my favorite memories from that role include students reaching out to me to inform me about their new internship or job offers so that I...

...something I enjoy teaching and practicing with my students. Once you understand another language, it's like every Spanish teacher you've ever had says; you've opened the door to another world, another way of thinking! I love watching people discover all of the new media, as well as people and places, they can enjoy once they're...

Hi, my name is Jessica! I have a bachelors in German and Music with a minor in marketing from Simpson College and a masters in Music Business from California State University Northridge. I love to teach and I'm excited to help you learn!

...years across the Chicagoland area. I wanted to pursue higher levels of learning, and made the decision to go back to school, and am now in nursing school. I graduate in December 2025! The subjects I'll be tutoring are anatomy/physiology, biology, biomechanics, and kinesiology. These subjects I am extremely passionate and familiar with. I'm proud...

...As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of...

...my Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-medicine at California State University, San Bernardino, I completed a post-baccalaureate in the medical sciences at Ohio State University. Last year, I earned my Master of Public Health at Benedictine University with concentrations in Epidemiology and Health Education & Promotion. Overall, I have a deep love for learning and making...

...where I worked as an education assistant for both math and reading. At the Kumon center, I worked with a variety of ages, from 3-16, on subjects ranging from basic addition and subtraction through beginning calculus, and from basic sounding out of words to interpretation of Shakespeare and beyond. I also worked as an assistant...

...low-income students and students with learning disabilities. I continually search for new strategies to teach skills and to improve the efficiency of my teaching. Not every student learns the same way and so I find it important to keep up to date on all the ways I can teach something. I believe that learning should...

...a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. I received my Bachelor of Science in Law and Public Policy with a focus on Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. I graduated from high school with a full International Baccalaureate diploma. While in college, I tutored native Spanish speakers in Latin American culture and literature. Since graduating, I have...

My experience tutoring students from various backgrounds has taught me the importance of creating a personalized lesson plans, addressing each student's strengths and weaknesses to maximize their potential.

...and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching "to the student," and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating...

...succeed if they are putting in their best effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Therefore, I always encourage my students to never say negative remarks regarding their learning to avoid dejection feelings of insecurity. I would consider myself a life-long learner as I am always on a quest to discover new information...

...a graduate of Oberlin College where I majored in religion and classics. For three years at Oberlin I worked as a writing tutor, both in the drop-in writing center in the library, and as a course-specific tutor for various classes. My senior year I studied abroad at Oxford University where I got to study with...