Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving La Grange Park, IL

...love to learn and enjoy helping others find the satisfaction in growing and achieving their goals through learning. I believe it's important to learn the student's preferred learning style (visual/tactile/auditory) and adjusting the material to match the style. One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

...University of Chicago. With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to someday use my prestigious degree to wait tables...

...college led me to become a tutor! I have a passion for learning and being able to explain a difficult topic to someone in simpler terms so that they may strengthen their understanding. As a tutor, I steer my lesson plans to cater to the student's needs as people have different learning styles. I look...

...to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't capable of success, it's that the opportunity for success is not always readily available to them....

...tap into the power of language is my passion. I have tutored students of all levels throughout my career, from high school students hoping to improve their essay writing skills to PhD candidates working on dissertations. In my own academic journey, I studied creative writing. I love bringing the sense of fun and freedom, along...

...three years and substitute taught K - 8 this past fall. I have taught in Indiana, Mississippi, and California. I have a passion for education and setting my students up for success. Education is very important to me. I love finding new ways to teach subjects that keep my students engaged and interested.... I believe in whole brain teaching. Every child learns differently, and it is important to find the strengths of each individual. With whole...

...and English as a Second Language at a college in Chicago. I have enjoyed success with a wide range of students; seeing their skills develop is something in which I take pride. I believe education is vital to a well-rounded life and I try to ingrain that in my students. Outside tutoring sessions and classrooms,...

...and presentation prep. Throughout my time there I was promoted to Lead, where I trained other tutors and assisted in classroom curriculum. I tutor in writing, essay editing and reading comprehension. I also tutor in some law school courses, political science/government courses in American History. I love working with students, specifically working with students on...

I'm an elementary special education teacher during the year. During the summer I would like to help students enhance their skills in an engaging manner.

...am from Seattle, WA. I recently graduated with a Public Health degree. I have always loved to read, write, and perform. The Arts have always held a special place in my heart. During my free time, I like to sing, play the guitar, and write songs. I look forward to tutoring and teaching as much...

...Outside of my training, I also have several years' experience volunteering as a tutor, focusing mainly on building students' reading and writing skills. I received my undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Spanish literature and spent a semester studying abroad in Spain. I know that school is not always an enjoyable experience for students, so in...

...and Honors courses throughout high school, I was part of the National Honors Society, and was involved in the band, psychology club, philosophy club, and mathletes just to name a few. Currently, I am part of the University Honors Program and the Pathways Honors Program (for science students) at DePaul. I look forward to meeting...

...find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how to flick that switch in their heads, and in fact...

...subjects guided me in completing my degree in philosophy and Russian studies at the University of Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just...

...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, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with friends or...

...lifelong love of literature. I graduated from University of Wisconsin Green Bay with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Human Development. I am currently completing a masters in early childhood education from National Louis University. From age two, I was fascinated with stories, characters and imagination and excelled in talented and gifted language...

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.

...Detroit. I also worked extensively as a tutor among high school age students during my time as an upperclassman. I specialize in literature, language arts, and writing. Currently, I hold a job as a Peer Writing Tutor at DePaul University's Center for Writing-based Learning. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to share my passion...

My name is Brittany. I am a fourth year educator with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Special Education from University of Illinois Chicago. My favorite part about teaching is developing a relationship with each child and taking their strengths and incorporating it into the learning process!

...Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through the Park District's Kraft Great Kids Program. I've assisted many...