Top Reading Tutors serving Oak Park

Parag: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I teach a variety of subjects, from ACT English, Reading, Math and Science to AP World History to helping with college essays. I'd be glad to help with anything...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Scott : Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
English/Reading/Writing Tutor Playwright and Poet Columbia College Chicago
Education & Certification
Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Kathleen: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students so that we are both invested in generating problem solving strategies...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Urban Studies
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Social Services Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Iris: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...graduate from the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to work with you!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
GRE: 322

Veronica: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement in Social Studies. I love teaching, learning, and helping students do a little bit of both. I am passionate about politics and education. I am a big sports fan. I intensely root for my teams and defend my beloved Bulls....
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Katherine: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...sessions to work on targeted curricular goals that are aligned to state learning standards. As a tutor, I aim to make all of my students feel seen, valued, and consistently heard when navigating their challenges with both academic content and executive functioning skills. My tutoring style is one that provides individualized and differentiated supports and centers students' unique voices, personalities, and interests, in order to foster a joyful learning environment and to make them feel...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, International Relations
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education

Nathan: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...hockey and participated in many sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others create. I believe that whether someone cooks, fixes cars, listens to their friends, hangs out or any of the other billions of activities, they are expressing themselves-and that is art. When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of discovering the answers. No two people learn the same way. Some people need to see...
Education & Certification
Iowa Wesleyan College - Bachelors, Human Services
University of Iowa - Masters, Social Work

Chris: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...to be their own tutor, to gain independence as a learner. You can teach someone to fish and they will be full for life. I worked with students of all ranges, from middle school to adult learners in multiple settings, classroom, online, in between. I obtained an undergraduate in Biology with teaching at Temple University in Philadelphia, and I'm currently getting a masters in environmental engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Jessica: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...person who likes to engage children in learning. While tutoring I always will do something educational and fun/motivating activities to ensure they are learning but still engaged. It is helpful if children tell me what they like for activities so I can incorporate their hobbies into our time together. I enjoy music, cooking, and cleaning. I am a very organized and detailed person. Being patient is one of my good traits. Contact me if you...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Sam: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...people around me. While in high school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing. Furthermore, having watched thousands of hours of educational Youtube (e.g. TED-Ed, Schishow, 3Blue1Brown), I can often approach conventional topics in unconventional ways,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760

David: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Investors and high net worth individuals. I have travelled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. I was raised in Chicago but have lived in NYC. I have raised two (2) boys who both had ADD/ADHD. They have both Graduated from College and are very successful. I was able to teach them that they needed to learn differently with the condition that they experienced. So I have a working skill set with that situation.
Education & Certification
Simpson College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Serena: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...ages of students from elementary school to college. Even in high school I was a tutor helping middle school students with pre-calculus. Right now, I am tutoring elementary school students in math, reading and English. I have all the materials ready for your elementary school student to start and improve right away! I motivate younger students by getting them excited about the content, and each of my students look forward to their sessions. I will...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Clara Rose: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...literature workshop facilitator across the Continent, a natural step from years as lead teacher, assistant teacher, tutor, and curriculum designer. I also publish my own journalism, poetry, essays, and criticism in various print and digital outlets. Please allow me to be of any service to you or your family that I can! Tutoring and academic enrichment fills me with a sense of purpose. I've tutored in philosophy, literature, phonics, ESL, reading comprehension, and English essay...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Emily: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...I've got a fool-proof, unique, and simple system to make writing papers, speeches, and open-ended tests questions a breeze. I can also help you nail that job or college interview! When it comes to slogging through Literature, I specialize in all stuff that's hard, long, and confusing (or ::cough, cough:: boring)...especially Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and poetry. I can also translate Classical Latin and read Middle English. I'm flexible, adaptable, and eager to help you become...
Education & Certification
University of Montana - Bachelors, English Literature & Languages

Lauren: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...BS in Psychology and Neuroscience and am working towards getting my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I have had a lot of experience throughout college and AP classes in high school writing essays spanning a variety of subjects from literature, psychology, poetry, and neuroscience. I am very excited to help anyone (regardless of education level/skill) with writing/literature or psychology. I look forward to meeting and helping you!
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology

Jacob: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...studying civil engineering. I have always had a passion for learning and helping others learn. It is my goal to help others succeed and see them accomplish things that they once thought to be impossible. Topics that I specialize in are high school math and sciences along with all levels of high school Spanish. My approach to tutoring is to establish a strong understanding of the "why" and then focus on the "how".
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Srivathsa: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...captivate me, and I enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with students. Whether exploring DNA replication or delving into ecology, I aim to make learning captivating and relatable, fostering both knowledge and confidence in my students. Additionally, I'm proficient in tutoring Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Language, among others. In my tutoring approach, I prioritize patience, adaptability, and practice. Understanding that every student learns differently, I tailor my methods to suit their individual needs and learning...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Soromtojah: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...outside one's self. Success is a path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures. I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more. Every core high school and elementary topic can be not just passed but be excelled in. With our partnership, the investment in your future will...
Education & Certification
DeVry University - Current Undergrad, Graphic Design
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Computer Science

Katherine: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...in multiple choirs, band, colorguard, and an organization that was fighting human trafficking. I was also a writing and technology tutor on campus as well as working with the technical support desk. Since graduation, I have continued tutoring technology at my local library and volunteering at elementary schools in Waukegan. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Music. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Business Administration, Information Technology

Irene: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...gives me the daily opportunity to work with students in different subjects, most of all in my favorite subjects of math and science. Born and raised in Germany going through the higher education there provided me with the skill to teach German at a private K-8 school and to raise my three children bilingual in English and German. I love teaching students and help them develop their skills and achieve their goals. I am patient,...
Education & Certification
university of Tuebingen - Doctor of Science, Microbiology
Private Reading Tutoring in Oak Park, IL
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Oak Park Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading is an important part of society. It is an essential proficiency to have, and if your child is having a hard time with it, a personal tutor might be the answer. Reading is rewarding, especially after a young reader finished their first book or finds their favorite book series that they'll soon read through several times. If your child finds reading too challenging for their abilities, Varsity Tutors can help find them the reading tutor that will suit them the best. Varsity Tutors' educational directors enjoy helping students in Oak Park, IL, find a reading tutor.
If summarizing paragraphs and passages is difficult for your child, their tutor can go over that with them. If your child ever wants to bring up other books or subjects to read about, their tutor can easily adapt their tutoring plans to be centered around your child's interests. This will make it really fun for the student to learn. Varsity Tutors' educational directors can help students in Oak Park find independent, experienced reading tutors. Connecting with a personal, professional reading tutor could give your child an edge over their classmates, helping them excel at reading and giving them the confidence to read more challenging books.
Your child's tutor could give your child a hand with their practice of blending and decoding words to read with a good flow. This could help your kid in the long run, especially when they need to be reading books as a part of a class assignment in higher grade levels. Sessions with their tutor will be free of distraction, giving your child space and time to focus on their reading and word recognition. Their tutor will, no doubt, fall in love with reading after just a few sessions with their tutor. Varsity Tutors will locate a reading tutor in Oak Park, IL, who will use the most up-to-date resources to try to help your student excel in reading.
Varsity Tutors can find a great tutors for every kind of student. Your child's tutor will be flexible in scheduling meetings, and will plan them around your child's busy schedule. If they want to meet at your home or at the park, that can be arranged. If they can't meet for some reason, they can always use our online, live, face-to-face learning platform for remote tutoring sessions. Our educational directors will match your child with a reading tutor in Oak Park who is knowledgeable in a host of alternative teaching methods to best teach to your child's particular learning style.
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