Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Oak Park, IL

...My teaching philosophy is to view students as individuals with their own goals and styles of learning. I emphasize the importance of understanding students on an individual basis and adapting my approach to fit their needs. My work in the special education field has taught me that flexibility and patience are key when working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and ukulele, cooking, and practicing digital art on my iPad. I...

With over five years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to achieve those goals. ... I believe every student has the ability to succeed academically. I provide...

I am currently a second grade teacher with 24 years of teaching experience in grades K-8. I've taught self contained classes, as well as ESL resource. I'm a mom of 2 sons and 4 dogs, and I can't wait to work with you!

...students-bilingual/ESL, gifted and talented, and special needs, during my experience there. After my time there, I worked at a small missions school for a year on the edge of the Amazon in Ecuador. I returned to the States and worked as a substitute teacher and then paraprofessional as a support for children with IEPs and ELL students. Over the past 7 years, I have lived and worked in Ecuador doing everything from 1:1 tutoring to...

...primary, secondary, and post-secondary students. My tutoring in the past has included, but not limited to the following subjects: Math (High School and College Level), Science (High School - Chemistry, Physics, Biology and College Level- Chemistry), English with a specialization in essay editing, and more. My favorite subjects to tutor are all aspects of math and science, which I enjoy. My philosophy for teaching is to discover your learning style to increase learning and improve...

As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!

I am an undergraduate student studying molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT, college essays, and more!

I'm a sophomore at Harvard studying Applied Math, Economics, and Computer Science. I've tutored in a variety of subjects throughout high school and currently work part-time as a Course Assistant for an Introductory Calculus course at Harvard. I especially love tutoring math and making it a more accessible subject for students to learn. Aside from academics, I'm passionate about community service (I'm a director for a student-run homeless shelter!), music, digital design, and baking!

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago studying biology and data science. I have been tutoring diverse groups of students for much of my life, and I teach with the aim of reducing educational disparity and helping every student to find their passion in the classroom. My favorite subject to teach is math, as my teaching philosophy revolves around encouraging critical thinking and problem solving techniques, rather than rote memorization.

...for Spanish, study skills, organization habits, and reading comprehension. Although I have not had much professional experience with tutoring in the sciences, I am looking forward to these opportunities because I love discussing biology and medicine. Cooperating with others to help each other understanding difficult concepts is an important part of school and life in general. My classmates and I always study together, share helpful videos, and talk out complex aspects of our studies. I...

...variety of individualized teaching methods that best suited for the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used to eliminate frustration and increase...

...skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare for their future is my greatest reward. Studying for Standardized Tests and preparing for future goals can be fun and provide remarkable advancements while prepping the student for the critical reading and writing exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to...

...the middle school level through the college level. I also tutor for multiple tests such as the ACT, SAT, and the NREMT along with multiple AP exams. I find tutoring history and geography to be the most fun. This is mainly because I think most teachers and tutors in this area are quite boring and my approach to these subjects is very different. Nearly everything in the world can be broken down into something smaller,...

...one in Classics and the other in philosophy. I am also a certified secondary English teacher in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience teaching ESL, entry exams (including GMAT and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German,...

...K-6 elementary and ESL teacher from California. I received my degree form the University of California and have taught in the classroom and the online setting in general subject, test-prep, Language Arts and ESL subject matters both online and in person for the last 20 years. I have helped students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other college...

...name is Bianco and I'm your humanities-expert here to help you with writing, reading, history, philosophy and more! I completed post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where I received my Master's degree in the History of Philosophy. I've spent several years as a university writing tutor and I love helping students take their papers to the next level! Finally, I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in all subjects...

...two main things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different learning styles for a reason, and I pride myself on trying my best to recognize that in every student so that I may help them achieve their highest level of potential.

...my Master of Systems & Controlling Engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University. I have always been committed to helping students and started tutoring in college and throughout my career as a professional engineer and scientist before transitioning into full time teaching at the university level. I also created engineering/science/mathematics programs between NASA, Oberlin College and Case Western Reserve University for students who could work with me and or get support in their academic endeavors...

...masters in Criminal Psychology. I have experienced first hand how important it is to be well prepared in academia. From receiving tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any way. Together we can tackle subjects and begin developing ways to understand and retain...

...students. Out of all the subjects I have taught, I am most passionate about teaching reading/writing and college access. As a first-generation college student, my path to attending university was not straightforward, and as a result of everything I had to learn (and unlearn), I am determined to support students in setting and reaching their post-secondary goals. An integral part of my journey was building my confidence as a reader, writer, and, consequently, as a...