Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Illinois

I'm a Knox College alumn with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. My academic and creative works have been featured in multiple publications. If you have a text to analyze, an essay to write, or a speech to practice, I'm more than happy to help with the process!

I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where I received my BA in Philosophy and Political Science. As a former editor-in-chief of a high school newspaper and a peer writing coach, I enjoy tutoring in reading and English; however my passions truly lie in the realm of civics and government (ask me about my...

Hello, I hope you are well! My name is Sahar Khateeb. I am studying elementary education student and in my last year. I have tutored kindergarten and first graders. I currently teach as a paraprofessional for students with autism.

Communication / Music (BA) at Wheaton College. My background as a homeschooler makes me excited about education and about educating you/your child! My experience as a TA and math tutor equips me to teach subjects including: English, music, math, and test prep. I also have experience in childcare spanning the last 3 years. Growing up...

...but show them that writing is a mode of expression and that even academic writing, therefore, can be personal, creative, and gratifying. Fostering a personal connection with material is vital for practical application and remembering information in the long term. My intention is to show students that writing can help you learn about yourself which...

...God, each with different abilities and strengths. I believe every child can learn and I promote a growth mindset. My curriculum is theme-based, developmentally appropriate, and focuses on four domains(social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language). Families are the cornerstone of Learning. It is my mission to partner with parents in having each child reach his or...

...with Licensure in STEM education and 5-9 Mathematics. I have experience teaching ENL (English as a New Language) learners as well as teaching students with learning disabilities. I know that each student is an individual and I will meet students where they are at and try my best to tailor their learning to their needs...

...the children showed understanding and progress. My third experience was provided by Sylvan Learning Center when I worked as a tutor by focusing on standard core subjects such as mathematics and reading. I enjoyed the opportunity to teach older children as the lessons were more tightly structured so that a better understanding could be attained....

...in Kinesiology I hope to help offer my knowledge, patience and desire to help others learn through personalized tutoring meant to meet each child's academic goals by broadening their understanding of different topics and helping them develop the skills necessary to problem solve and/or articulate themselves to the best of their availability.

...Business Calculus, as these were prerequisite courses for acceptance into the business college. I met with different athletes for an hour session once or twice weekly and recorded the information we covered in each meeting. I found this record a useful tool for managing the material and helping each athlete achieve their personal goals, so...

Hello, I'm Ellis! I am qualified to teach elementary through high school level English, Literature, Reading, Writing, and Public Speaking. I am currently a tutor, a dance teacher, and a voice teacher. In my free time, I like to take dance classes, sing, play the violin, read, and golf! I love the arts and I...

...getting a masters degree in watching movies). This program picks up my particular interests in American and World history, popular culture, and writing. While I am comfortable working with older children in my particular areas of expertise (history and writing), I most enjoy working with younger children, middle and elementary school age. I am comfortable...

...Master's in Special Education. I am a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have 2 years of experience working with learners with disabilities, specifically K-3. Additionally, I have worked Chicago Public Schools as a Paraprofessional, working with students with intervention plans...

Helping others learn and master new skills that will improve performance in school and beyond is very fulfilling to me. Each student brings a unique set of resources and ambitions to the table and I embrace the challenge of trying out different approaches and strategies until the student finds out what "clicks." That is the...

Current Master's of Social Work Student at the University of Chicago The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Class of 2018 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Social & Economic Justice Served as 2018-2019 Tutor Corps Member at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark, New Jersey Tutored Pre-Algebra, 7th Grade Math, Special Education

...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 with clients. Some of the best moments of my teaching career thus far have been celebrating admissions to Stanford, Occidental, MIT,...

...for the past four years, I have been able to increase their reading and writing skills by two or three grade levels plus. Presently, I am experiencing success with students who are challenged in reading and writing because of issues with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. I also work with students who are at different verbal...

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.

...most passionate about helping students learn how to improve their reading (Literature) and writing (English), as well as their historical knowledge (History). I also have a good track record helping students dramatically improve their SAT scores and their college application essays. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, cooking (a new hobby), going to movies,...

...to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success...