Top Reading Tutors serving Naperville

Michael: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
I am a recent graduate of the University of Chicago with a BA in English and a MA in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to our tutoring sessions!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700

Charles: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...that "A". In addition to my relative success in English classes, I am also a life-long theater artist. Since elementary school I have practically lived on stage, and even written a play or two myself. Gaining a Bachelor's in theater meant countless hours of poring over scripts to extract their deepest meaning. Stretching my creativity into play-writing and poetry, when combined with rigorous writing-intensive courses, propelled my reading and writing skills even further. If you...
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelors, Theater

Rebecca: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. 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...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710

Mike: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Victoria: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...feel when they meet with the homework difficulties and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help students grow up. Every time I see students make great progress...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Carter: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...contexts allows us to enter into new, exciting spaces where we can really, tangibly, impact our culture. Guiding this process is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University and look to continue tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm a Michigander at heart, having lived most of my life in mid-Michigan. I received my B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State University; I taught...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters, English

William: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...one, and you will feel empowered, not intimidated on test day! My method involves students in developing their own ways of learning and exploring what makes sense to them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit....
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730

Sarah: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34
Christen: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...with a MBA in Management Information Systems. I am a native of the south suburbs of Chicago and currently live in Atlanta. I have a decade+ career as an analyst (financial and data) for the Federal Reserve Bank System. I've always had a strong interest in helping children reach their goals and volunteered for over a decade with the nonprofit Ladies of Virtue, NFP. I have 6 mentees and served as co-facilitator of the high...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Brandon: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...history, and from critical reading and writing to the basics of footnoting and compiling bibliographies . These teaching opportunities have provided me with considerable experience in planning, organizing and presenting educational programming. They have also given me the opportunity to guide, and to work closely with young scholars and learners from a variety of backgrounds. I firmly believe that the importance of education as well as the key to a successful academic career is the...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History

Nora: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...am focusing on fashion design and experimenting with photography, fibers, sculpture, and ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Terence: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many biographies on American figures and the eras they lived. For me, reading opens us up to a world of new interests to explore as well as basic daily functioning and I consider it a vital skill. I have a BA in Communications from Loyola University of Chicago and...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Mackenzie: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Emily: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...their own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

Wayne: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.... Getting to know the student personally. Ask the student what...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting
De Paul University - Masters, Math Education

James: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...experience for you. Of course, the final product of any assignment that you are given needs to be exactly as your school teacher wants it. But the roads, the turns, and the pace that we take to complete that finished product is entirely up to you! If your assignment was to create a painting, I will bring the paint and the brushes - but you will paint the masterpiece with your own ideas. I promise...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Tory Law - Trial Advocacy

Catherine: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...and write for a living. I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ranging from fifth grade to university level. I especially enjoy helping students with test prep and am qualified to teach all sections of the SAT and GRE, including math. I would also love to tutor in history, literature,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stanford University - PHD, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Rachel: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, Math, and Art. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis and volleyball, doing art projects, reading, writing, and exploring the great...
Education & Certification
Goshen College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

David: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...Concordia University Chicago. Personally, I believe that we are all different. Despite our learning differences, everyone is granted an equal education and being an equal teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a better understanding of our world through effective education. It takes education and applicable knowledge to become a better person. I am here...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Secondary Education English

Tess: Naperville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Naperville, IL
...AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I regularly tutored fellow undergraduates in Geology, Astronomy, and Oceanography classes. I tutor a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation. I am most passionate about earth science and astronomy, but I find all tutoring work exciting. It is a privilege to work with students and to promote their growth as learners.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Private Reading Tutoring in Naperville, IL
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Naperville Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading is one of the most satisfying skills to have. Everyone remembers the first book they ever loved, and we, at Varsity Tutors, know that you want your child to have that same exciting experience. We remember how special it was to carry around and reread that one special book. If your child is falling behind in their reading class, or if they are having a hard time reading the books they've been assigned for school, connecting with a personal reading tutor might be the answer. Varsity Tutors can find them an excellent tutor to help them achieve reading understanding. We can match your kid with an enthusiastic reading tutor in Naperville who will encourage them to aim higher.
If your child struggles with understanding what they read, they might need help with their reading comprehension. Their personal tutor will be able to adapt their sessions together to better suit your child's learning style. This will ultimately give your child the best possible opportunity to learn efficiently at their own pace, which is nearly impossible to do in a classroom setting. Their tutor will be able to give your kid a space to ask the questions they have, and to read and learn in a distraction-free environment. They will never rush your child into learning a reading lesson, like theme or plot, but will go at the speed your child learns. One-on-one tutoring in Naperville, IL, can afford your child the ability to fine-tune their reading skills by asking questions and getting immediate feedback.
When your child has finished reading a passage, are they able to identify the type of language used in the passage? A professional reading tutor, who has experience teaching reading to students, will be able to assist your child in reading by providing material that relates to your child's interests. This makes a huge difference, and it could give your child the confidence to read longer and more challenging books in the future. Your child's tutor will care about your student's success in reading because they love teaching and know how important reading is. If your student is seeking a reading tutor in Naperville, Varsity Tutors' educational directors are ready to help.
Your child's tutor will be able to schedule sessions on your child's clock. If your child has a busy schedule, their tutor will work around it. They can meet at the library, at your own home, or at a local park. If you can't meet in-person, they can meet online using our live, face-to-face learning platform. For help trying to increase your child's proficiency in reading in Naperville, IL, contact Varsity Tutors.
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