Top Reading Tutors serving Des Plaines
David: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a successful writer.
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Shea: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Robert John Meehan. This quote is a direct reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors,...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Alex: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...aim higher with my students in grasping that new idea or internalizing the keystone concept. I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Marvin: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe education should be fun, loving, inviting, challenging, and organized.
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Jessica: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age. ... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature
Tess: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in May 2014. As a senior in college, I considered graduate school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Hayat: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...believe in a constructivist approach to learning, and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student has an active role in his/her own learning. I have an eclectic taste in music, enjoy reading and swimming, and will never say no to a friendly board...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership
Felipe: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Jersey and New York. In addition, I worked as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a graduate degree in Creative Writing. I studied Comparative Literature in college. I...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Business Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
Micah: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...studying Computer Science, as well as a National Merit Finalist. I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with my course of study, and English because of my personal love for reading. I view education as an integral part of...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Brandon: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
John: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...graduation, I have experienced many wonderful teaching and tutoring opportunities. Currently, I teach writing, grammar, British Literature, and Contemporary Literature at one of the oldest alternative high schools in the nation. I began teaching Survey of Literature and American Literature at the high school level ten years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature in a "No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Jasmine: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...visual learner. Finally, I love the collaborative, communal nature of successful private tutoring, as parents, tutors, regular teachers, and other members of a student's support system come together to ensure the student's academic and personal needs are met. To learn more about this process and to build upon the assistance I can offer students, I will be a Master of Social Work (A.M.) candidate at The University of Chicago, starting in September 2014. When I...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Rebecca: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Blake: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
Terence: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...all subjects in my classroom which was primarily 5th-8th grades. My classes had students of multiple grades together so my teaching related to a variety of grades and ability levels. I also assisted in the regular education classrooms at times. I am familiar with IEP's, having written them and taught towards the goals in them. I have spent considerable time working to prepare my students for standardized tests required by the state or district. While...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Ben: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Bryson: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...my peers increase their proficiency with Spanish and French. After graduating from high school with my IB diploma, I attended New York University, where I majored in Politics and Spanish. I then attended Loyola Marymount University where I received my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Adrianne: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Emily: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Oberlin College and Conservatory, where I studied Jazz Trumpet and Environmental Studies. I tutor in a wide range of subjects, including math, French, English, environmental science, and standardized test prep. I have experience teaching academic subjects and music in both classroom and individual settings, and I have worked with middle school through college-aged students. As a teacher, I strive to be flexible and approachable, getting to know my students and constantly reassessing my approach based...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies and Jazz Trumpet
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Eddie: Des Plaines Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been a passion of mine, along with traveling and broadening my horizons. In my free time, I take improv classes at Second City, am involved in musical comedy improv groups, play board games with my friends, and enjoy tennis and volleyball.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Private Reading Tutoring in Des Plaines, IL
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Des Plaines Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading is one of the most important foundations of a student's education. Without adequate reading skills, a student will likely struggle throughout all of their future academic endeavors. That's why it is important that students develop solid reading skills early on. Fortunately, for those students who are struggling to do so, there is help available. If your child is having difficulty with reading, consider connecting them with a personal reading tutor. A reading tutor can work with your child and help them try to overcome their learning obstacles so that they can get to the place they need to be for success. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors in Des Plaines, IL, who are skilled at helping students prepare for reading.
Our educational directors in Des Plaines can locate a reading tutor who might help your child meet their goals and excel on their exams. As your child works one-on-one with a personal reading tutor, they'll be amazed by how personalized the experience is. Everything their tutor does will be based on their unique learning style, potentially ensuring that they are learning to read in the most effective, efficient manner possible. Your child will have the ability to express themselves, an important element of learning how to read. Their tutor will always respond to their concerns and questions with thoughtful, informative feedback.
Varsity Tutors' educational directors can find you a reading tutor in Des Plaines who can work at your child's pace. Reading tutors are experienced in helping young students develop solid reading skills, and they can utilize a variety of techniques and strategies until they find the ones that work best. They will review blends, decoding, and prosody with your child. A reading tutor can focus on word recognition, vocabulary, digraphs, or whatever aspects of reading are troubling your child the most. They are skilled in explaining theme, rhyme, and setting, and by the end of your child's time working with a personal reading tutor, you can be certain that they will understand important terms and concepts associated with reading.
Personal reading tutors are willing to work with your child in person, at the time and location of your choosing. You can also schedule online, face-to-face tutoring sessions if you have a busy schedule. An expert reading tutor in Des Plaines, IL, can help your child gain the knowledge they need to do well in their course and all future reading-related courses.
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