Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Darien, IL

...which gives me an even deeper understanding of the structures needed to be a successful English and ESL teacher. I have worked with students within a wide age range. In addition to teaching High School English I mostly tutor individually at the adult level. However, I am comfortable with all types of students.

Hello, I am a recent graduate with a Liberal Arts degree with a major in Biology, a minor in Spanish, and a concentration in pre-medicine. A multidisciplinary education has taught me to be well versed in all subjects, including writing intensive courses.... By teaching effective study techniques, and providing resources, I can help a student become an independent learner.

...together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I teach a variety of subjects, from ACT English, Reading, Math and Science to AP World History to helping with college essays. I'd...

...taken multiple courses on how to teach elementary/middle school math and reading effectively, and have done very well. My teaching philosophy is to view students as individuals with their own goals and styles of learning. I emphasize the importance of understanding students on an individual basis and adapting my approach to fit their needs. My...

...spent advising my peers throughout college and into medical school will enable me to help you succeed. I graduated from University of Miami in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Management and Policy, and have since gone on to complete the first of four years...

...where I have and continue to tutor and instruct youth in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math and the sciences. My hobbies include vegetable gardening, raising chickens, crocheting as well as cooking vegetarian meals. I enjoy tutoring in reading because it is needed to understand other school subjects; I also like tutoring in elementary math. I come...

...am currently earning my Ph.D. in urban education policy studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Professionally, I have worked in various educational institutions including Chicago Public Schools, Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of Air and Space, teaching everything from elementary math and reading, to astronomy and anthropology. I...

Chemistry major with a math minor at SIU. I have a passion for learning and love to help others learn!

Hi, my name is Sydney Turner. I went to the University of Illinois at Chicago for undergrad and got my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science in May 2020.

...something educational and fun/motivating activities to ensure they are learning but still engaged. It is helpful if children tell me what they like for activities so I can incorporate their hobbies into our time together. I enjoy music, cooking, and cleaning. I am a very organized and detailed person. Being patient is one of my...

...interests of each student I work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of...

...learners. I am truly at my best when I am helping to teach or tutor students, and you will find that my style is energetic and encouraging. Writing is all about making your readers as excited about the topic as you are, so I try to bring that to my teaching style.

...there needs to be solution. After meeting a student at their point of confusion or struggle, I'm able to look for methodologies or real-life applications so as to help the student grasp the concept and excel in their studies (with the intention of going beyond a class). In short, a student who might struggle in...

...in Biology and minoring in Public Health. I am on the pre-medicine track 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...

...do believe in reward based learning not punishment based learning. In other words, result-based evaluations and student self-evaluations are all a student needs to be motivated to do better, and obviously not receiving the reward is punishment enough. My biggest tool in the classroom is affirmation I've come to understand confidence is key to success...

...drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching artist with Seesaw Theatre, a company she helped found that creates multi-sensory theatrical experiences for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has experience working with students ages 5-18 and...

...in the moment. Prompts are particularly helpful for students who may have learning differences or deficits. This allows me to adapt my teaching style depending who I am working with. My favorite subject to tutor is writing, and that's simply because I enjoy writing myself. I love writing stories because it allows me to discover...

...students become more confident learners, and I love watching students find what works best for them and grow beyond anyone's expectations! You can expect me to take a compassionate, curious, non directive approach to tutoring. I recognize and appreciate individuality and take special care to tailor programs specially for each client. Outside of the classroom...

...with my husband, three children and our dog. However, the job of motherhood is quite a lot of work. I am a lifelong learner and teacher. I believe that everyone has the capacity to learn. I quickly and easily adjust to meet the needs of each individual student and bring patience to each lesson. I...

...mind and compassion for the world's inhabitants are the keys to success. I have earned a Bachelors of Fine Art from Chicago State University and an Associates Degree in Early Education from Richard J. Daley College. For the last 6 years, I have taught students art, social studies, math, writing, reading and music in Chicago...