Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Oak Park, IL

...students has become a passion of mine as I get to watch these students not only excel in their academic studies but also learn and grow as human beings. I seek to find constructive learning methods for these students that are intertwined with creative outlets for the student to express themselves and learn about habits of being great leaders. I have also had experience peer tutoring German Language and Music Theory at Northwestern. I specifically...

...customer service job at a big cell-phone company. I taught 5th grade in Chicago Public Schools, worked as a substitute teacher in CPS, and finally moved into a middle-school science and reading position in the northwest suburbs, where I recently began my 10th year as a classroom teacher. I love to teach, and I think that my teaching experience is diverse enough to make virtually any subject - and any audience - within reach. My...

I believe every child is a precious creation of 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 her potential.

I am an MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding/skiing, and watching hockey.

...AP language and composition the most, and am willing to work with any student working in these subjects! I am a firm believer in education and finding ways that any student can succeed in and out of the classroom. I believe that education is so important for the future and I try to have my students gain the same outlook. While I tutor numerous subjects, I am most passionate about English and Math as they...

...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 current position working in a governor's office!). I love talking through big ideas and unique perspectives. I am a word nerd who loves reading and is driven by the chance...

...been teaching in a low-income school for the last 8 years. I now teach kindergarten in Winnetka Public Schools. I continuously advocate for the rights of these young children. I can tutor any subject from Kindergarten to 3rd grade but am most passionate about teaching children how to read. I am the oldest sibling & the daughter of a teacher so my passion for education started at a young age. I believe that every child...

...degree in Biomedical Sciences at Midwestern University. Currently I am awaiting word from various medical schools to hopefully begin pursuing a professional degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Because of my background in the various sciences, I am most comfortable tutoring students in those subjects with both Biology and Nutrition being my personal favorites. Outside of academia, I enjoy participating in sports such as surfing, ice hockey, and mixed martial arts, and I also enjoy cooking.

...learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as an instructor to help learners meet their fullest potential by creating an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking,...

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

...and graduated with a degree in elementary education from Wheaton College in 2018. I have a current Illinois teaching license with endorsements in K-6 teaching (all subjects) ESL for grades K-12, and in middle school English Language Arts. I have spent the past two years teaching ESL and kindergarten in a low-income urban context charter school in Chicago, IL. Through this time, I have developed my skills with both lower elementary and upper elementary/middle school students....

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'm a recent college graduate who specializes in writing and editing papers. Outside of writing and the humanities, I love math and science. When I'm not researching, reading books, or writing, I am hanging out with my dog and creating music somewhere.

...in Uruguay and Chile. After graduation, I spent time in Cuba, and then moved permanently to Chicago. In Chicago, I taught ESL (I have a TEFL certification) at a community center to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. During this past year I received my masters degree in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I focused on social justice investigative reporting, specifically focusing on immigration reporting. I'm currently a freelance reporter...

I'm currently an undergrad at the University of Illinois at Chicago and studying biology and psychology. I'm a very enthusiastic, passionate, and kind individual who loves to meet new people and enjoys helping others out. I'm so excited to meet new people and experience new opportunities.

...a opportunity to work with you. Prior to the pandemic I own and operated a Early Childhood program that I am currently raising money for and working very hard to get back open. My degrees and experience in education allows me to work with infants to school age. Honestly I just love interaction with all little people which is the name of my daycare as well as the passion to learn and teach.

...I understand the position of being a student working to understand a difficult concept and I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used book festivals and taste testing cider. I'm a laid back and patient tutor which I think helps when working...

...the past I have tutored Chinese students looking to improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or concerts. I believe that the key driver of...

...classes for 9th and 10th grade and 9th grade English. As a French teacher, I stress communication as the main goal of language-learning. I believe it is key that students are able to communicate with native speakers of French. I think many people feel as though their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use of the foreign language in the classroom only, which...

...also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social sciences and am skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, public speaking, leadership, Junior High and Secondary Education, communication with staff, districts, and families, IEP writing and implementation,...