Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Barrington, IL

...a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom. My goal as a tutor is to help students take ownership over their own...

...8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students need to feel their learning is relevant in order to help them comprehend the content....

...and I tutored peers in my high school last year. I love problem-solving with students to present information in a way with which they can work! I feel like we are on a team, finding a way to tackle the material in order to win new understanding of the world. I am passionate about History,...

...a minor in Accounting. I graduated in 2019 from San Francisco State University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students...

...your instructor for whatever subject you might need. Since I'm just a college student, I might be 18, but mentally I'm still just like you. I understand what it's like to be a student and crave academic success. I'll always be there for you as both an instructor and a mentor for anything you might...

I'm a third year Honors Neuroscience student at the Ohio State University. I hope to go to medical school someday and become a physician. I really enjoy teaching and I love all science subjects, especially chemistry.

...helped me get to where I am today! Other than tutoring, I aim to become a Physician Assistant after I complete my undergrad at Loyola University with a major in Neuroscience. I'm looking forward to helping as many students as I can during my time with Varsity Tutors! I aim to help other students just...

...my academic life. My goal as a tutor is to instill in my students an excitement for learning that encourages them to reach higher goals on their own. I believe math is the gateway subject that allows students to build confidence and tackle virtually every other subject. I also love learning and speaking new languages,...

...improving students in area of Phonics and Reading Fluency. I am a firm believer that all students can achieve their goals and improve. Not all students learn the same so it is very important to me to learn about each students learning style and work from there. It is extremely important to be to build...

...behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements. My philosophy to teaching is that all students can learn and that it is my...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

Hi! My name is Kalee Alter. I am a Kindergarten Teacher. I went to Bradley University and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Educator, ESL certificate and Special Education (Ages 0-5) Approval.

...have tutored at Niles North High School and absolutely enjoyed it! I have tutored math, algebra, precalc, geometry, and English as well. I have a Bachelors from Northeastern Illinois University in Finance because I love numbers! I was also an assistant manager at a bank so have a lot of experience training and mentoring many...

...view that bilingualism and multiculturalism are assets, not shortcomings, and that all children have a right to learn the language of their families and communities. His experience teaching multiple grade levels allows him to scaffold instruction exactly to the student's reading and comprehension needs. His communicative approach encourages students to approach reading as a conversation...

Hello! My name is Mia, I just graduated Sarah Lawrence College with a Bachelor's degree. I'm passionate about helping educate young minds, especially because I wish I'd had that kind of help when I was younger. I have a friendly and positive approach to learning, and I hope to work with you soon!

...can help with everything from reading and writing to economics and statistics! I like to focus on ways to break down complex topics into more manageable pieces. I know that a topic may need to be explained five different ways before it is palatable and I am prepared to reword and rephrase with examples to...

...all ages through babysitting, church, camp counseling, and working in a daycare. I have a bachelors degree in youth ministry & adolescent studies. I am also currently working on my K-8 teaching certificate. I am looking to gain some of my teaching experience through tutoring children - particularly in around 3rd-6th grade.

...from Iowa State University. My expertise is English & history. My past work experience is tutoring students & English learners of all ages (5 to 60 years old). In addition, I've worked for Chicago Public Schools as a teacher's assistant & substitute teacher. My goal is to make every student feel comfortable no matter where...

...Center overseeing GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs. I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my church, with pre-school children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French, International Studies, Politics, History, English, and Literature. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (of course) and am a visual...