Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Darien, IL

...far in my life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them from...

...ESL certification course there. I have taught students of all ages; children, teenagers and adults. I enjoy teaching but I especially love tutoring because I like working one on one with students which allows me to really assess each student's needs and plan each lesson to their specific needs. When I am not tutoring I...

...to my tutoring sessions, whether I'm helping a beginner get comfortable with basic vocabulary or supporting a more advanced student with grammar and conversation. My strong foundation in English and experience with academic writing also allows me to support students in everything from reading comprehension to essay writing. In addition to Spanish and English, I...

...While in college, I tutored high school students. My favorite subjects were French and chemistry, but I tutored all high school curriculum except Spanish. I will describe my teaching philosophy as " to make each training session as engaging as possible while also assisting students in developing self-study habits. The possibilities are endless when equipped...

...teacher, I stress communication as the main goal of language-learning. I believe it is key that students are able to communicate with native speakers of French. I think many people feel as though their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use of the...

My name is Jackie and I am super excited to assist youth with learning! I was a teaching assistant for 3rd graders and currently work with young people in my religious organization! I taught core subjects to a diverse learning group! My educational background is in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health!

...so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me,...

...my students focus on and internalize the process and approaches that we review during our time together. My expertise lies primarily in teaching reading and writing. A writing instructor I seek to imbue my pupils with the ability to produce essays that are cogent, well structured, and display a distinct voice. When working with students...

...basis during high school, where I taught middle school Math and English, and I have continued tutoring middle and high school students while in college. I definitely have the most experience teaching Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements while teaching Math. However, I particularly take joy in teaching English, especially...

...in economics on a pre-medicine track. I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in various subject areas ranging from standardized testing to common core math to violin performance. During my high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP tests). I attribute my...

...to become a Reading Specialist at Northeastern Illinois University. A typical beginning session with me will begin with getting to know the student, and assessing their general strengths and needs in the content area. After assessing these needs, the following tutoring sessions will be customized lessons based on the specific needs of the student. I...

...atmosphere and promoting a safe environment, I have a proven record of exceeding my goals and expectations set. The use of both Data Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of...

I enjoy helping students reach their fullest potential! I have been a reading, language arts, and writing teacher for 15 years. I have a master's degree in education from Northwestern University.

...a diverse group of learners. Most of my experience is in Middle and High School as I engaged in service learning and practicums through my university in those placements. However, I have also worked with Elementary School learners in after-school and extracurricular programs. My work extends to adults in the community as well as I...

...with students like before and after school programs, recess and lunch, as well as summer day camp programs. It's my goal as an educator to be a bridge that creates intersectional access to students of all backgrounds and identities; be they personal, cultural, economic, or otherwise. Education for me is about connecting with people under...

Hi. I'm Kathy and I have been a Special Educator since 1980. I absolutely love teaching! I especially love teaching literacy to K-4th Grade students. I spend my spare time with my dogs, Paco and Scrappy; taking road trips, and hanging out with friends and family.

...a surplus of journalism students. I finished my education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, acquiring a BA in English and a minor in Education. I was married at this time, taking classes and waitressing, for the good tips and free meals. I also learned quite a bit about human nature, when I received...

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!

...of Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. As I enjoy tutoring in these subject areas, I thoroughly enjoy 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...

...who were attempting to get ahead in their studies. Later, I had the honor of working with struggling and at-risk students at a nearby alternative school. These divergent experiences paired with the extensive traveling that a life in music has afforded me has helped shape an understanding that people learn, appreciate, and develop their skills...