Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Darien, IL

...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 being the best that they can be; sometimes, we all just need...

...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 enjoy exercising, especially kickboxing. I love to travel and meet people from...

...also allows me to support students in everything from reading comprehension to essay writing. In addition to Spanish and English, I also tutor Public Speaking, a subject I've developed a deep appreciation for through presentations, leadership experiences, and community involvement. I believe public speaking is a skill that can open doors, and I'm passionate about...

...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 with the tools to learn. " I prefer classroom where there is...

...of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, spending time with my husband, trying new restaurants, binge-watching...

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!

...with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a...

...maximum retention. My methodology for test taking centers on context dependent process of elimination and the utilization of comprehension rather than memorization. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College on a full-ride scholarship with a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies and have familiarity with the college admission process that I would be happy to share...

...My interests have always been pretty diverse, from both stem to the humanities, and I am comfortable teaching in a variety of different subjects. Tutoring has long been an important part of my life and I take a lot of joy in being able to teach others. I started on a volunteer basis during high...

...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 success to the specific strategies that I formulated and applied during those...

...high school for four years now, and I also have experience with sophomores, juniors, and seniors. I graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with my Bachelor's in English, and I graduated from DePaul University with a Master's in Secondary Education. I am licensed to teach grades 6-12, and I am currently working on an endorsement to become...

...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 goals and expectations positively as well as consistently has enhanced over time...

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.

...English Language Arts is centered around culturally responsive teaching. I am passionate about helping students because I believe that youth should be empowered to explore, experiment, and discover in ways that meet their needs. My teaching experience ranges across a diverse group of learners. Most of my experience is in Middle and High School as...

...In other words, I hope to learn as much from my students as they learn from me! I know each person has different interests, and it's my job to develop those interests and manifest them into new exciting attitudes towards learning and other creative superpowers waiting for a chance to emerge. My interests include art...

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.

...subjects to tutor are language arts, Word and Excel. I enjoy language arts because that was my major. I love to craft succinct yet descriptive writing pieces, and help students understand how important grammar is. Word is the perfect companion to language arts, because I can show students how much help Word provides. And I...

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!

...received the Upcoming Educator Award for the State of Indiana. Since graduation, I began teaching Kindergarten and am now going into my 6th year of teaching. I have been tutoring students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade for 10 years. My passion is to help students achieve their highest potential in the areas of Mathematics, Reading,...

...skill set. Growing up in a large family also granted me the opportunity to learn patience, and I feel that has helped me develop the capacity to connect with students and build a relationship built on respect and mutual understanding. When not working with students, I can be found writing and recording with my band...