Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Lyons, IL

...curricula, and language programs at the college level. I was born and raised in Chicago, but my German is fluent and native-level, which can be really helpful to students whose first language is English: I can explain the nuances of German to them by using comparative examples from their own language. I'm prepared to teach...

...Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In my spare time, I enjoy cross country skiing, cooking, trying new restaurants, and finishing the Song of Ice and Fire series.

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power...

...New Jersey and 9th grade English language arts in Chicago, Illinois, over the past two summers. I love all facets of education! I have tutored Advanced Placement Government, Advanced Placement United States history, and ACT English in my spare time. During my tutoring sessions, I use a variety of reading strategies including the clarifying, predicting,...

...I cover, my students will develop a working vocabulary and the writing skills to demonstrate the extent of their knowledge. Effective expression translates to professional success and emotional maturity no matter the paths their lives take, so it is one of my biggest priorities. Another must in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should...

...where I taught 6-8th grade math. I took up a graduate scholarship with the Department of History at the University of Toronto the next autumn. I passed my comprehensive exams on schedule in May of 2010, and began the long, arduous, but rewarding process of researching for my dissertation. I have taught at both the...

...and with a minor in Art History. My strengths as a tutor are my personable style and my individualized review methods. I believe in strong communication with students and parents, and I offer detailed written feedback after every tutoring session. If you are looking for a collaborative experience and demonstrated results, then I look forward...

...important to both demonstrate problem-solving techniques and then guide students to the point where they can work out the solution and enjoy that moment of insight. I feel like these strategies empower students to approach subject and test material on their own terms. In my spare time I am an avid reader and an aspiring...

...to teaching composition and would be able to customize tutoring sessions to fit a wide range of student ability. I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California. My dissertation was on the topic of slackers in popular film, television, and literature from the 1980s...

...not limited to the classroom. I am heavily involved with the Lions Club at the local, district, and state levels. My involvement includes many service projects but my main focus is with youth: the Leo Club (a younger version of the Lions) and Lions Quest ( an instructional program for social interaction). I enjoy teaching...