Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Homewood, IL

...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...

...Valparaiso University. I have been involved in research throughout my higher education. To fulfill requirements for my Psychology major, I completed a year-long, independent research project concerning two visual processing paradigms and their effect on people who get migraines. In completing requirements for my Religion major, I completed a research manuscript identifying probable causes for...

Hi! I have been an elementary school teacher for 6 years, and I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. I'm excited to work with you to help you achieve your learning goals!

I am a young, vibrant teacher with a strong passion for education. I believe that education is the most powerful tool anyone can have, and I am here to help your student find success and confidence! Motivating and inspiring students is my favorite (and most important) part of my job.

...used immersion to help us with fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of study. It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic...

...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, and Writing. As I enjoy tutoring in these subject areas,...

...creative, out-of-the-box thinking that sprints towards challenges and ignites curiosity in others. Inspired to continue teaching in college, I taught physics and Restorative Justice to under-resourced 9th graders upon completion of my first year at Boston University. At BU, I pursued Comparative Literature and focused on English and Spanish language and literature, and studied abroad...

...aged infant to high school in a multitude of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple:...

...help them shine brightly. With extensive experience in Mathematics, English, and Science, cultivated over fifteen years in the field, I've created classrooms that are all about putting students first and celebrating our unique differences. My teaching style is all about fostering a growth mindset, making connections to the real world, and using technology to make...

...that is what I want: to see students developing their own thoughts and personalities, moving forward in life and learning to articulate themselves from a standpoint of genuine interest and intelligence. This has led me to focus on big-picture issues when I read the work of other writers, encouraging them to dig deeper into their...

I love helping students with their work! I have 5 years of tutoring experience, two of which are in the classroom. I attended Connecticut College and received by BA in English Literature. I tutor middle and elementary school math and reading, however math is my favorite!

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

I teach Spanish and ESL at a secondary level, as I am passionate about the second language acquisition. I aim to teach toward each student's individual needs to ensure that they have an engaging and positive experience. ... The best strategy is to get to know a student and their interests, and then base a lesson off of those. For example, if a student loves basketball, I will use a lot examples involving basketball and their...

...four years (two years early!). Obviously, these days my academic interests are philosophy based but I am also an avid reader and I love history. My truest passion is writing of all kinds so, during the school year, I work part-time as a writing tutor in my university's library working with folks at all levels...

I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical...

...English Language and Composition. I'm a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago with a double major in English and History, and I have previous writing experience with three newspapers including the AJC and NPR. I'm also qualified to tutor Latin and History, with which I have a high level of experience. I have plenty of experience...

I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in...

...a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing...

I'm a third year Honors Neuroscience student at the Ohio State University. I hope to go to medical school someday and become a physician. I really enjoy teaching and I love all science subjects, especially chemistry.

...in algebra, reading comprehension, environmental science, improving writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I can give advice and and aid in preparation for other to do so. I also have experience tutoring elementary school students and adapting my tutoring style to fit the...