Top Reading Tutors serving Evanston

Mary Ann: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am currently a second grade teacher with 24 years of teaching experience in grades K-8. I've taught self contained classes, as well as ESL resource. I'm a mom of 2 sons and 4 dogs, and I can't wait to work with you!
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Science Teacher Education
National Louis University - Master of Science, Education

Kelly: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...the GPPA Medical Scholars program! In my free time, I love to play violin, read, play badminton, and go on bike rides! In the past, I have tutored students in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I was also part of my school's Lit Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and games....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ameer: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...exams. It can be fun, too. Trust me, I received a perfect writing score on the ACT by writing about SpongeBob SquarePants. Back when I was 16, that cemented my legendary status with my friends. Now, my goal is to help my students unearth their knack for all things English and writing so they too can excel and enjoy the process at the same time. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Oxford, where...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Oxford - Master of Philosophy, Humanities
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Debra: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Gerardo: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...there was a difficult problem, we knew that we could break it down until it made sense. We knew that making mistakes was the best way to learn, and when we mastered a subject, it was time to learn something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals. How can you...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bilingual Education
ACT Reading: 31

Izola: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...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 Public Grade Schools. My approach to learning is all inclusive to the world around us and fun. I have also taught Adults in Real Estate and Painting workshops. My outside...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management

Marijke: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am a very passionate learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many languages as you can!... To have fun learning, and be engaged with the subjects at hand.... Talk with a student...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Anthropology
University of Arizona - Current Grad Student, Anthropology

Tiwana: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...super excited to have a opportunity to work with you. Prior to the pandemic I own and operated a Early Childhood program that I am currently raising money for and working very hard to get back open. My degrees and experience in education allows me to work with infants to school age. Honestly I just love interaction with all little people which is the name of my daycare as well as the passion to learn and...
Education & Certification

Fernanda: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...research with a university professor and have an online certification from Harvard on Contract Law. I am most passionate about English Literature, Languages, Legal Studies, and Writing. I fell in love with books when my parents and I moved from our hometown of Rio to the US, and I used literature as a way to help me learn the English language. As an English major and editor of an online publication, I have plenty of...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Alexandra: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...In the fall, I will be attending law school. I want to tutor because I love watching others succeed. There have been many moments in my educational career where I have struggled to grasp a concept, and there is nothing more satisfying than when someone finally explains it to me in a way that clicks. I want to help others experience that feeling. I am most interested in teaching reading and writing because I have...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science

Veronica: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...in the language. 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 Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Charles: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...of the LGBTQ community, and I would love to teach and support other students in that community. Of course I am also happy to teach anyone else too! I have worked as a tutor with students of all ages from 4 to 40 in a variety of study areas including mathematics (basics, geometry, algebra, calculus), computer science and reading. My approach to tutoring is primarily conversational, meaning I evaluate students' current knowledge and needs by...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Christina: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...certified K-6 elementary and ESL teacher from California. I received my degree form the University of California and have taught in the classroom and the online setting in general subject, test-prep, Language Arts and ESL subject matters both online and in person for the last 20 years. I have helped students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Francisco - Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Ricky: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am a tutor who is looking to help anyone, not just students, excel in their writing. This can vary from essays, projects, reports, speeches, anything you can think of that needs guidance, I want to be the one who can be of service and be of assistance! Born in Manhattan, New York then moved to Chicago where I reside for majority of my time, and graduated from the University of Ann Arbor.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Education, English

Justin: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education

Elisa: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...licensed math teacher with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics as well as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Probability & Statistics. I have also spent 300+ hours tutoring students, with 150+ of those hours being ACT/SAT Prep.
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Abbey: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...my in-depth knowledge of radiation therapy board practice, along with elementary school content, I am confident in my ability to break down complex topics into understandable concepts, ensuring that students fully grasp the material. Additionally, I understand that each student learns differently, and I am highly adaptable in my teaching approach. I customize my lessons to meet the individual needs of my students, helping them improve their understanding while building confidence. Above all, I am...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-East - Bachelor of Science, Radiation Biology

Isabella: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...Statistics, and now use my degree as a business data reporter. I am passionate about the Spanish and Greek languages and well, being a native speaker of Greek and having taken many classes in Spanish, as well as extensive travel in Latin America. I have tutored my peers in college in their lower-level math classes and Spanish. Additionally, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for children in elementary school for 3 years now. My...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Economics

Galen: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...I have been practicing this goal since I began teaching seven years ago. I have taught one-on-one, online, and in classrooms. My youngest students were getting ready to start kindergarten, and my oldest were close to retirement. Through these varied experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching strategies to suit the needs and interests of each student I work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790

Elana: Evanston Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...with a focus on Acting. While I teach a range of subjects, my favorites to teach are English, Hebrew, Literature, and Theatre. I was a full-time teacher for two years in Israel, in which I taught Civics and English in an accredited GED program through the Ministry of Education. While teaching in this GED program, I tutored each of my students in addition to classroom hours. As a tutor-student team, we found creative approaches to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting
Private Reading Tutoring in Evanston, IL
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Evanston Reading Tutoring FAQ
Learning to read properly is key to your child's future. Without being able to read, your child's learning in other subjects will also be stinted. Varsity Tutors can match your child with an enthusiastic reading tutor in Evanston, IL, who will encourage them to aim higher. Reading is an important skill that will be tested and used throughout your child's school career, so help them get ahead now by ensuring their reading abilities are up to par.
No two children have the same issues when learning about a subject. Some may have issues learning their vocabulary, while others will struggle to use homophones. Either way, a tutor will be able to pinpoint the issues your child is having and cater their lessons to those specific areas. Varsity Tutors will find your child a talented reading tutor in Evanston whose number one priority is your student. It is difficult for your student's specific needs to be met in a classroom setting, but with a tutor, your child could never have to fight for attention. Your child's tutor will be there to provide feedback and assistance as your child learns to read.
Through tutoring, your child's love of reading may blossom. Once they've learned about plots and making story predictions, they may find they greatly enjoy reading as a pastime. This is even more likely when you let Varsity Tutors match your child with a tutor. We take into account your child's personality to strive to ensure that the tutor we find will know how to relate to your student. It will be so much easier for your child to learn how to read when they are learning from someone they can talk to easily and rely on. We'll find your student a private reading tutor in Evanston who is extremely flexible and can work with your student's schedule.
We know that children's lives are very hectic. Combine that with your own busy schedule, and it can be difficult to coordinate a time that works well for your student to see a tutor. Don't worry, though, your child's tutor will come to you. Your child's tutor will be able to meet them when and where it is most convenient for both of you. That may mean having face-to-face online sessions through our live learning platform, or having your child meet their tutor in person in your own home or at another location nearby. Either way, your child's tutor will be flexible and helpful. Varsity Tutors' educational directors enjoy helping students in Evanston, IL, find a reading tutor.
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