Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Chicago, IL

...graduated from Knox College with a degree in elementary education and English literature. I have an additional teaching license for middle school English. In addition to teaching second grade, I have had multiple other experiences working with children of all ages. I have tutored students in a variety of different subjects but mostly math and English. Outside of tutoring I enjoy golfing, figure skating, and spending time with my family and friends.

...experiences. I have worked with refugees of all ages, studied developmental psychology expertise in infancy through geriatric, worked with refugee children as a teaching aid, Sutton House Chaplain, House Manager, House Vice President at the college level supporting my residents, Registered Behavior Technician doing Behavior Therapy for kids with autism and a Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line. I am currently working as a therapist for kids with autism, a crisis counselor with Crisis Text...

...two years I have taught in NYC for a charter school. My first year I taught fourth grade and this year I taught 6th grade math. My greatest skill is adapting to different age groups and types of learners in order to meet their individual needs. Aside from teaching, I love playing sports and exercising. I just moved to Chicago from New York so I'm excited to explore the city and meet new people!

...from SUNY Upstate medical University. My academic background is strong in science math and psychology. I love to tutor as I enjoy seeing people learn and improve in different academic areas. My goal is to use my God given gifts and abilities to instruct leaders of tomorrow and preparing them for their future while helping them fulfill their destiny. My work experience is in tutoring, teaching, and public health doing HIV counseling. In the next...

...skating to kids (both in group and one-on-one lessons) which has really helped me learn to work with kids of different ages, and how to approach different learning styles l. I think the most important part of being a tutor is being able to adapt to the different learning needs of each individual student. Everyone learns in different ways, at their own pace, and has their unique strengths and struggles, and I believe I have...

Hello! I'm Lizz, a middle school math teacher working in Chicago Public Schools. I love to see students go from describing themselves as "not a math person" to feeling like they meet exciting challenges in math and other parts of their lives. Even though I love working in the classroom, I feel like tutoring allows me to make more of an impact and connect with students.

...I've had an interesting childhood. I was born in Vietnam and moved to Australia when I was 6 years old. Then when I was 10, my mom, brother, and I moved to Chicago. It hasn't been easily, but through hard work, my brother and I were both Valedictorians at our high school. Now, I maintain a 4.0 GPA in college and aspire to one day become a physician. Despite my past failures and shortcomings, I...

...is with high school and adult learners, though I have also taught middle school and have experience working with younger children. I have been an instructional coach in the areas of middle and high school ELA, history, and science, and I was an elementary literacy specialist two years running for a summer teacher training program at a large elementary school. I have also been a high school principal, and most recently, my full-time job has...

...sophomore in the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My hobbies include playing soccer, watching baseball (go Cubs!) producing music, and writing creatively. My strongest subjects within tutoring center around English, Algebra, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, as well as College Application Writing and ACT English and Reading. I am an avid reader of ESPN, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and my favorite TV show is a tie between How...

...Chicago with a PhD in Chemistry/Chemistry Education Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have enjoyed teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test). When I am not conducting research or tutoring, you can find me being a mentor for Science Club at the Boys and Girls Club,...

Experienced proofreader, editor with freelance tutoring experience with a demonstrated history of working in business and education. Skilled in critical thinking, editing, and creative & academic writing. Strong media and communication professional with a Master's Degree focused in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University.

...daughter before jumping into calculus. Every lesson would start with laughter, and continue with learning. He set reasonable daily goals while giving us opportunities to exceed expectations if we had the drive to do such. I learned a lot from him. Education nurtures the person, not just the mind, and I see that as my tutoring goal. Getting to know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of...

...have tutored English and taught various classes (literature, composition, phonics) at elementary through high school levels. I have designed curricula, assessments, and activities. For over five years, I also worked for an academic essay assistance company, where I helped with academic essays ranging from middle school through post-college work. In my tutoring, I use research-based educational programs, while also integrating the latest educational technology to complement each student's learning program. I have access to applications...