Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Winnetka, IL

...knowing what I was getting into. Though I was volunteering, I was obsessed with helping others evolve academically. Eventually, after completing college, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English there for a year. Since moving back, I have been teaching ESL in Chicago to a plethora of students from all over the world. I...

As an educator/historian and broadcast journalist, I love teaching and believe if we learn something everyday, we will always be a success.

...helping students learn in the way that is most effective for them. I am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic writing and college essay preparation, critical reading skills, study skills and organization, and middle and high school level math. I...

...policy, I have developed a passion-based approach to teaching that adapts to each individual students needs and learning style. I am excited to work with students to strengthen their analytical writing and reading skills, and to give them strategies for studying history and literature. In my free time, I can be found eating good food,...

...science come to life for my students. There is no better way to master a subject than by immersing yourself in it. I believe education should be equitable and exciting. Educators who demonstrate a thirst for knowledge have the ability to inspire lifelong learners. I look forward to helping each student find a subject that...

Hello! I feel that involvement and engagement in education is the key to our society's future. I find great joy and passion helping others to reach their full potential in a way that is challenging yet rewarding for everyone involved. I hope to get a chance to work with you!

...degree in Reading and Literacy. During that time, I also coached high school slam poetry teams and discovered my talent as a performance poet, which ultimately led me to pursue writing. After leaving education, I received a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing from the School of the Art Institute, where I studied poetry and...

...a wide range and to help them in the classes and activities they participate in. In addition, it has taught me new ways for behavior management. As a passionate educator, one of my primary goals is to foster the development and success of young brains. I am convinced that my background in education and approach...

...Biology and College Level- Chemistry), English with a specialization in essay editing, and more. My favorite subjects to tutor are all aspects of math and science, which I enjoy. My philosophy for teaching is to discover your learning style to increase learning and improve academia. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sports, in particular basketball, softball,...

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth reading and rereading. Both speak...

...practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar hobby.... I help the student learn how to think through a problem. I teach by example.

...in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing. I have a passion for the written word because I feel it is often times the best way to communicate - a way to express our thoughts and feelings...

...molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT, college essays, and more!

...as well. It has become very clear to me that the state of education and academic success requires as many voices and approaches that we can muster in our work towards student success in education and in life. I have taught at the elementary level in all subject areas and Special Education from grades K-12....

...material, even lofty goals are reachable given enough time and a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that...

...background in Biology began in 2004 and stretches through my time at Loyola University Chicago. I took Biology at an Honors and Advanced Placement level in high school and majored in it in college. But my level of expertise does not stop there--I have tutored students in virtually every subject from Kindergarten through 8th grade,...

...a passion for teaching and working with all types of people. I have a lot of experience tutoring and teaching. I worked in a first grade classroom this semester, worked as a summer school teacher aide for Pre-K, worked as a summer camp counselor for kids, and tutored English to Spanish speakers in Spain. I...

...lessons based on individual needs. I genuinely enjoy the process of learning and want to share my love of learning with my clients. Additionally, I was fortunate to study abroad in Madrid for five months and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create...

...the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my...