Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Lockport, IL

...to help people help themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through...

I'm a retired attorney with a lot of teaching experience. I've always loved reading, writing, and languages. Regarding standardized tests: I received the highest score on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my...... My philosophy is that a teacher’s positive understanding of students makes a big difference in how any student engages with a subject and...

...learning. I approach teaching in an inquisitive style, asking questions of students and breaking larger problems down into smaller sections. It is important that students answer for themselves rather than someone else doing their work for them, and I am here to help guide them through their schooling and answer any questions they may have....

...over ten years. I have wide experience in teaching both English and Spanish. My journey began with Elementary Level students but continued with adults too. I've worked with people from all around the globe. I am enthusiastic and always adapt to my student's needs or interests. Adding engaging interaction to my lessons, I help my...

...Chicago, class of 2012. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies. Since graduation, I have continued to live in Chicago. I am a founding member of First Floor Theater, a Chicago storefront theater company that is in its third season. I've tutored for several private...

...also learned the need to work alongside teachers and other staff to ensure the organization could give the best possible support to each single student. This, combined with my years of assisting AP calculus teachers, has given me the ability to bond with both faculty and students, thereby creating a conductive learning environment for all...

Hi! My name is Jayla! My mission is to help students like yourself achieve academic success. I look forward to our session!

...ad study/organizational skills. I have extensive experience assisting students with I.E.P s and special learning needs Outside of tutoring/teaching, I am an amateur photographer. I also spend time with my family and friends. If you or your student would benefit from some supportive and individualized tutoring, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from...

...in 2017. At Michigan I studied Women's Studies, Art History, English and Spanish. I spent a semester abroad in Buenos Aires, where I cemented my fluency in Spanish. While in Argentina I traveled throughout the country, from the northern salt flats to Patagonia in the far south. I also spent time in Uruguay and Chile....

...Chicago graduate who specializes in tutoring in the Humanities. I am dedicated to studying the humanities because I have realized that it is such a wonderful and endearing way to connect and learn more about the people who are around you. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I hope one day...

...seek to support others in realizing their own strengths and access what they are capable of achieving. I am motivated by cultivating a culture of self-empowerment that is not provided from the start for many of us. Working as a professional writing tutor for four years at university-level gave me the opportunity to build and...

...look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on...

...to judge their WORK instead of judging themselves. I believe education is more than the information we accumulate in our heads; it is the habits we develop as we revise our outputs and the skills we build to keep learning. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, skydiving, and...

...in the area of Education and Special Education from Illinois State University. I have been teaching for over 15 years. In that time I have taught preschool, middle school science, and special education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic and try to carry over that energy into my teaching. My goal...

...teenagers, and young adults, including those with developmental and/or learning disabilities. These experiences have taught me to approach every new student as a unique individual with her or her own slew of strengths, limitations, and learning styles. I make sure to tailor my tutoring approach accordingly, as I continue to reassess the best strategies for...

...after taking an ESL certification course there. I have taught students of all ages; children, 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...

...of individualized instruction and differentiated learning. I am committed to tailoring my teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring that they receive the support and resources necessary for their success. I strongly believe that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn and grow, and I am dedicated to advocating for...

...a M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education, with middle school Social Studies and Science endorsements. I also received a B.A in history at Loyola University Chicago. Apart from whole and small-group instruction, I have also tutored students individually at school, as well as adults in ESL instruction. I tutor all the main subjects up...

...working with K-12 students in mathematics, science, reading, and writing over the course of four years. As a tutor, I was able to especially help students with my strong background in math and science that has stemmed from my Computer Science background along with the upper-level Calculus and Discrete Mathematics courses I have taken. While...

...but focus on reading and writing skills, which are important in nearly every subject, not to mention every profession. This is one motivation for learning those skills, but I always try to help students find their own personal motivation. I meet students where they are in their learning process so we can build from there,...