Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Batavia, IL

...and that it is my job to help them articulate their ideas as clearly as possible. I am comfortable working with native and non-native speakers of English with their writing skills. I have assisted with interview prep for private school, college essay coaching for high school students, graduate admission personal statements for post-grads and writing...

...for education and the motivational atmosphere that teachers help to create and inspire children with. I would love the opportunity to make a difference within my community and help inspire children and their families to take an active approach to education and inspire them the desire to be lifelong learners. Using a personal philosophy centered...

...Education changes daily and I have to make sure I keep up with those changes. Harry Potter is something that I have always loved first with the books then the movies. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should not...

I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!

...stressful. I take a compassionate, empathetic approach towards tutoring. It's important to me to get to know a student, so I can best support their learning style and align learning with their interests. My teaching style is collaborative; I want students to feel in charge of their own learning. I am a graduate of Northwestern...

...also have 10+ years of experience in 2-D art and 3+ years in digital illustration. I've spent the last 2 years teaching English as a cultural ambassador in Japan and Taiwan. Although most of my career thus far has been in ESL teaching, I am most passionate about social science, cultural studies, illustration, and writing....

...school mathematics. I hold bachelor's of art in mathematics and have taught developmental mathematics for college/trade school for adult students. I am patient with my students had create visual aids to show students how math connect to everyday life. I learn my students strengths and weaknesses, so I can help them grow in the area...

...tutoring for over 7 years now. I like to build a personal relationship with each of my clients in order to ensure a fun and effective experience. It is important to me for all of my students to grasp the concept they are struggling with, to the fullest extent. This can be accomplished by implementing...

...a current school psychology graduate student. I have been working with students as a tutor and mentor since high school. I believe that education is a gift, so it's important to me to make learning fun and personalized. My goal is to help students build confidence in themselves and find joy in the work they...

...and Spanish language arts to Kindergarten through 8th grade. Having finished 6 years at the same school, and earning his Master's degree in Teaching with a Bilingual Spanish & ESL endorsement, Gabriel is now seeking ESL, Spanish, reading, and writing students for the summer. Much of what motivates him as a teacher is his view...

...Public Speaking. In my experience, I find the most joy in seeing the improvement in students. I am fully aware that not every student is going to get an A. But when I see that a student is getting better, and their grade improves even in the slightest bit, I know that their brain in...

...Board Certified Teacher and am trained in the Orton Gillingham method of teaching phonics and reading. Since graduating, I moved to Chicago where I have been teaching in a low-income school for the last 8 years. I now teach kindergarten in Winnetka Public Schools. I continuously advocate for the rights of these young children. I...

...especially math (up to pre-algebra), science, English and reading. I also can teach high school biology. When I'm not teaching I enjoy doing things outdoors, especially camping and fishing. I also like to make music by singing and playing my harmonica.

...school where I tutored and mentored at-risk teens. I'm currently working on a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the People, a global online education development initiative. I enjoy tutoring across the spectrum of subjects, though I get most excited about Literature, Writing, and developing an individual's capacity to learn. I seek to personalize...

It is my personal goal to instill confidence, encouragement, goal setting, provide support, and push students toward their personal growth for the present and for the future.

...school students grades 9-12. I've owned my own home daycare, and worked in a daycare center for 5 years. This is when I realized teaching children to read and understand the world around them is important to me. It guides my efforts to help those students who have difficulty learning to read through traditional models....

...in Elementary Education. I was a teacher for 5 years, and in that time, I was successful in leading reading and math interventions for over fifty students including low-income students and students with learning disabilities. I continually search for new strategies to teach skills and to improve the efficiency of my teaching. Not every student...

...social worker for families facing challenges for two years. I was born and raised in Chicago then moved to the suburbs. I grew up playing hockey and participated in many sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others create. I believe that whether someone cooks, fixes cars, listens to their...

...abilities, affinities, etc. My goal as a tutor is to use my knowledge and successes as well as my personal and academic shortcomings to help students learn and grow in areas they don't feel confident in. My focus subjects are Writing, English, and their surrounding areas. I hope to be a help to any clients...

...attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students with areas...