Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Blue Island, IL

Hi, my name is Jessica! I have a bachelors in German and Music with a minor in marketing from Simpson College and a masters in Music Business from California State University Northridge. I love to teach and I'm excited to help you learn!

...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!

...passion for education started at a young age. I believe that every child can learn given the appropriate time, tools, and educator. Learning should be fun & engaging which is why I love to incorporate music & movement into everything I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy playing with my 2 dogs & cat,...

...self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have enabled...

...Vision/Blindness from Illinois State University in May 2019. Upon graduation I worked as a teacher for 2 years in a self contained vision classroom where I taught all academic areas as well as vision. Presently I am working towards a masters degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. My favorite academic areas to teach were math and...

...in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic achievement or enhance their learning,...

...a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on to another task until they feel ready. I'm here to make difficult subjects fun, exciting, and seem easy.

...positions. I have tutored extensively within CPS through the Sit Stay Read non-profit among other organizations. I have tutored many kids with unique and different learning styles. I have also tutored ESL with Heartland Alliance. I graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana ( a few years ago) having studied Political Science and Biology....

...help people help themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through multiple...

...the most fun. This is mainly because I think most teachers and tutors in this area are quite boring and my approach to these subjects is very different. Nearly everything in the world can be broken down into something smaller, both literally and figuratively. There is no such thing as a concept that is too...

...a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to helping you!

I'm an engineering major who is passionate about teaching and loves to work with kids.... My teaching philosophy is learning by doing. It's important that students practice the skills they learn right away through guided and unguided practice problems. Students should be given the chance to figure out the problem for themselves before help is given.

...two undergraduate years, I majored in music education. I student-taught in a 7th grade orchestra classroom for one semester, before I switched my major to psychology in my third year. From then until graduation, I took classes in all areas of psychology as well as participated in four research projects. While I am most passionate...

...pre-reading through second grade. Graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelors Degree. Majored in English and Communication studies. Earned Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. Skilled at writing and proof-reading. I strongly believe children learn best when their interests and "play" are integrated into the lesson. Building a child's confidence is the first step...

...Science at Purdue University. I have tutored a variety of students ranging from elementary to High School seniors. I have taught subjects from basic english and math concepts to standardized testing such as the SAT. I even have experience helping on topics such as AP CS. My favorite subject to tutor is english as it...

Hi, my name is Cammy and I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!

...level. Two of my goals as a tutor are: 1) Finding the best ways and environments in which each student learns. I believe everyone works differently and at a different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I...

I teach Spanish and ESL at a secondary level, as I am passionate about the second language acquisition. I aim to teach toward each student's individual needs to ensure that they have an engaging and positive experience. ... The best strategy is to get to know a student and their interests, and then base a lesson off of those. For example, if a student loves basketball, I will use a lot examples involving basketball and their...

...and am going to SLU School of Medicine starting August 2019. I am an undergraduate researcher at Doisy Research Center and I volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital and at Ronald McDonald House. I love working with students and want to help them succeed and reach their potential for knowledge and learning. I am the President...

...It also means that, to this day, I do not enjoy our cold Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social...