Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Schaumburg, IL

...Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers to build confidence and ability.

...of satisfaction in supporting my students as writers, thinkers, and communicators. Though I enjoy working with students in all subjects, I love teaching all forms of writing, literature, history, English, and art. I have found that these passions smoothly translate to their corresponding sections on standardized tests (specifically the ACT and GRE). Growing up with parents as teachers I learned early on the importance of the work that takes place both in and out of...

...the talking in each session and let the students do the work, discovering their own ideas through minimal prompting from me. Teaching requires constant curiosity, exploration, and re-thinking, and I cannot wait to work with you. To me, all academics are a type of performance and I hope to help you craft your ideas into a more manageable structure that showcases exactly what you want to say. Your work should be the stage on which...

I take my responsibility as a teacher and a coach very seriously and it is my utmost intention to consistently treat my students with respect, compassion, and to challenge them in their academics to bring forth growth. This is the same that I would want for my own children and I promise to do no less for your child.

...at hand. I also facilitate a student's meaningful absorption of the material in the following ways: verbal expression of both the student's and my own thought processes, repetition of (novel) questions in areas that are difficult for the student and the monitoring of progress through correctly answered questions and the student's ability to explain why certain answers, thought processes or writing methods are either correct or incorrect. Finally, I possess great patience with students of...

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!

I believe all students can succeed in whatever they put their mind to.

...I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative artist, so I can also help you with essays and research papers. I have been a public speaking coach for years, so I'm also a great resource if you've got a presentation to prepare.

...an understudy for the role of Alcindoro in the production of La Bohme. He also performed the role for the Novella Bohme rendition of the opera. Daniel's roles include Luiz of The Gondoliers, Pooh-Bah of The Mikado, Anthony of Sweeney Todd, Joey Primo of Rock of Ages, Joey Secondo of Speed Dating Tonight, Joey of Sister Act: The Musical, Teddy Roosevelt of Newsies, Father of Children of Eden, Charles Lightoller of Titanic the Musical, and...

...Studies (with a double minor in Human Resource Development and Communication) from Northeastern Illinois University in May 2014. I am currently pursuing an MA in Human Resource Development from the same school. During my undergraduate coursework, I worked in the Center for Academic Writing as a peer tutor for students taking the writing intensive course required for degree completion. I tutored traditional college students as well as older adult college students. Many of the learners...

...were great not only because they were teaching what they loved or because they paid attention to me. They were great because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and the tools that will help them on their path long after I'm around. I want to help them sharpen the tools in...

My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.

...most proud of is tutoring, mentoring, and coaching my children. They became honor students, earned college degrees, and one of them is a graduate of medical school. My personal interests and hobbies include spending time with my family, history, music, and cooking. Tutoring individuals with executive function issues is something that is especially important to me. I have ADHD and personally know the challenges this presents. My personal story is also one of triumph. I...

...want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team and plan on...

Hello! 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 long term goal of moving to Cairo, Egypt to teach.

...At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my...

To achieve greatness within one's self is to help others outside one's self. Success is a path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures. I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more. Every core high school and elementary topic can be not just passed but be excelled...

...a student. Whether building foundational literacy skills or strengthening comprehension and fluency, I tailor my approach to each learner's unique needs and learning style. My tutoring style is warm, patient, and structuredI believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to take risks and build skills at their own pace. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two kids, and our dog. We love biking, hiking, and reading together....

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...

I am a Mom of five children and I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have a passion and excitement for teaching and learning. I believe in connecting with my students then together we can tackle the academics. I believe every child can learn and children learn differently! So if one way doesn't work for them, then we will try a different way . Finally, we have to have fun!