Top Reading Tutors serving Oak Park

Heather: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
My experience tutoring students from various backgrounds has taught me the importance of creating a personalized lesson plans, addressing each student's strengths and weaknesses to maximize their potential.
Education & Certification
Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Education, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

DEWANDA: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary education and from National Louis University with a Master's of Education in Urban Teaching. I have taught grades 1-9 with a focus on English and Social Studies. I am passionate about teaching English Language Arts as it provides essential literacy skills. I am passionate about teaching Social Studies because of the rich content which allows learners to better understand the history of the human race.
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor of Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Rebekah: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...makes me excited about education and about educating you/your child! My experience as a TA and math tutor equips me to teach subjects including: English, music, math, and test prep. I also have experience in childcare spanning the last 3 years. Growing up overseas equipped me with crucial intercultural communication skills. Lingually, I am fluent only in English and Macedonian, but I will do my best to provide the best possible experience for you/your child.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Communication and Rhetoric
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 710

Louise: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...more experienced teachers than myself. WORKS PUBLISHED: Casualties of War is a short story relating the experiences of two young men, who were sent to fight in the Vietnam War. They both returned, but the effects on their lives were tragic. PREFERRED MAGAZINES/BOOKS: The Watchtower and Awake magazines are my most frequently read magazines. The Watchtower discusses Bible topics in detail. The Awake reports on world news, as well as, human interest topics. Just for...
Education & Certification
College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, Business

Elaine: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...much information it covered. I offer personalized Praxis exam tutoring that breaks down complex content into manageable, practical concepts rooted in evidence-based practice and test-taking strategy. My goal is to support future SLPs with clear, focused guidance to build their confidence and help them pass the exam with success. I also provide middle school reading comprehension tutoring. I am a speech-language pathologist in a middle school with experience working with students to increase their vocabulary...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology
State Certified Teacher

Sarah: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...a school based speech-pathologist I have worked with K-12 students at a variety of ability levels as well as transition aged students in a specialized program. I love bringing my clinical skills to my work as a tutor because it allows me to break skills down to their fundamental levels. Working with students to understand the concepts at play helps them to not only get the right answer but to understand the why. This skill...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University - Masters, Speech Language Pathology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Chaundanine: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...a tutor. My goal is not only to help students, but teach them skills to help themselves in academics and in life. I have a Bachelor's degree in Television Post Production and Effects and have been a TV News Producer and Writer for more than 10 years. I am also TESOL certified to teach English to English Learners. I've taught English online young children in China. I am happy to tutor in several subjects including...
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Bachelor of Science, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology

Stacey: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am a 6th year teacher who is dedicated to helping students be engaged and interested in their learning.
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Karla: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I have a strong passion for education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through remote learning.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Northcentral University - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Nora: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...people. My approach to tutoring, therefore, is student-centered. For over two years, I have worked with children as a volunteer for Sarah's Inn, a nonprofit organization that serves families affected by domestic violence. I have also been a tutor for 826CHI, which is a creative writing after-school program for Chicago youths. During high school, I also volunteered for over a year with Roses4Austin, which is an artistic after school program in the Austin neighborhood. Finally,...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Malik: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...stepped foot into a classroom. Because of these foundational skills I have been able to excel academically. During my high school career I was ranked first during my freshman year, and ended in the top 10% of my graduating class. After my first year at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I received at 3.30 GPA. In addition, I have worked as a Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Intern for the past three summers, starting in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Nisha: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry

Theresa: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I love working with people. Knowledge is unlimited and available for everyone who wants to learn and continue to grow. Things change continually so it is important to keep up with the new and improved to stay informed and educated. I hope to continue to share my knowledge with others who want to grow and learn.
Education & Certification
Spertus College - Master of Science, Human Services

Martina: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I'm currently a student studying chemistry at Princeton University.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

You Jung: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...tutor specializing in english, essay writing, communications and business. After completing the IB program at an international high school, I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, Business, and Integrated Marketing Communications. I grew up in a Korean household in China, so I am fluent in Korean and Chinese as well. Feel free to reach out for general inquiries on any classes or essay/writing help you need!
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750

Elana: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Iran. I also have five years of experience teaching Hebrew as a second language, and have taught all levels of Hebrew in public high schools, two-month-long language immersion programs, as well as synagogues. I've found that when learning a second language, the best way to learn is through Comprehensible Input, which means jumping into speaking the language as much as possible through using high frequency words and phrases. I am also a professional actor in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting

Evan: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics

Marijke: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am a very passionate learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many languages as you can!... To have fun learning, and be engaged with the subjects at hand.... Talk with a student...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Anthropology
University of Arizona - Current Grad Student, Anthropology

Ally: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...finishing up my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a Bilingual Endorsement from National Louis University. My teaching philosophy is student centered and provides students with hands-on activities to engage in. I am consistently displaying the highest level of personal and professional standards. I am passionate about being a life-long learner. My professional goal is to be the spark to light the fire of learning for others. When I am not teaching, I enjoy coaching...
Education & Certification
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Hope: Oak Park Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...students 6th grade through 12th grade, but the majority of my classroom teaching time occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor who thoroughly enjoys working with students!
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
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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