Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Park Forest, IL

...experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good book or hear any recommendations you might have! As a tutor...

...provided me the opportunity and confidence to lead students in various engaging settings. My strong passion for education, inspired by my own academic journey, has also led me to participate in seminars held by highly acclaimed institutions where they have discussed and recommended the best tools and resources for English language learners. Through my background...

...grade English Language Arts (ELA), focusing on grammar, mechanics, usage, vocabulary, language arts, and literature. I believe that strong reading and writing skills are foundational for academic success and lifelong learning. My approach is student-centered; I enjoy building meaningful relationships and tailoring lessons to meet individual needs through the use of interactive technology and scaffolding...

...the child's economic circumstance, social status, race, religion, or any other thing. I, as well as Jean Piaget and Vygotsky, believed that social interaction and active learners, are important. I believe children learn the best when they are provided with an education that is developmentally appropriate, that can challenge and help to expand their knowledge....

...style and pace. My approach is grounded in patience, encouragement, and clear communication. I truly believe that with the right support, every student can succeed and enjoy the journey of learning. Whether you're looking to improve your grades, prepare for a test, or just feel more confident in class, I'm here to guide you every...

...experience in planning, preparing, and teaching well-developed engaging lessons which spark students' interests, and promote enjoyment of ongoing learning. Effectively and appropriately differentiating instruction to meet all student's learning styles, taking different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities into consideration. My goal is to help students grow academically and socially in a supportive and encouraging environment, creating...

...is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers and gain confidence and interest in their studies. I believe that these goals can be accomplished through a positive and supportive environment conducive to learning.

...classmates, and siblings over the years. I can tutor a wide range of ages and subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, math, and ASL (American Sign Language). I have already taken multiple courses on how to teach elementary/middle school math and reading effectively, and have done very well. My teaching philosophy is to...

...overseas. I would love to meet you! My doctoral work is in Gifted Education, so if your student is particularly good in certain subjects I may be the teacher for you. I taught Gifted Enrichment at the high school level for 5 years and assisted in a curriculum redesign. I have also taught gifted elementary...

...to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in 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...

...teaching and learning! I think learning is best done on an individual level and am thrilled to help students find their own path to success. I have degrees in Political Science and Russian and have real-life experience with both. Additionally, I will be attending the University of Chicago Law School this fall.

...2-D art and 3+ years in digital illustration. I've spent the last 2 years teaching English as a cultural ambassador in Japan and Taiwan. Although most of my career thus far has been in ESL teaching, I am most passionate about social science, cultural studies, illustration, and writing. Throughout all of my travels and experiences,...

...I believe the more you understand the way we use language, the more you will continue to evolve as a person. In my free time I enjoy playing music (guitar, piano, singing, air guitar), hiking, travel, and playing soccer with friends. I can also be a huge geek when it comes to music, film and...

...success. When tutoring I work hard to communicate concepts in a way that makes learning fun and approachable, and getting to know students helps me find ways to inspire them to engage with the material. Some of my other interests include strategic games, sports, and music. These help me find common ground with people looking...

...many places. I earned my first Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Michoacan Mexico and then I decided to earn another Bachelor's degree at the Governors State University as well as a Master's degree in Curriculum instruction in ESL. In addition; I decided to get a K-12 Bilingual Endorsement but I...

...World history, popular culture, and writing. While I am comfortable working with older children in my particular areas of expertise (history and writing), I most enjoy working with younger children, middle and elementary school age. I am comfortable with them and they are comfortable with me. I love working with the wonderful children Varsity finds...

...including public health and biochemistry. Given my background, I am passionate about science and public health. In my experience helping students struggling with science courses, I have learned that a lot of times constructing the basics about a given topic makes it easier to learn complex topics. Everyone has a different learning technique, and I...

...the world. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and plan to eventually teach in high schools here in Chicago. Part of what I love about teaching is learning form my students. They might not know it, but I learn as much from them as they...

...for the past two years, helping students from the elementary to the high school levels. My academic specialties lie primarily in the areas of social science, literature, and grammar, and I have experience working with college essays and ACT testing. I would consider myself to be reliable, easygoing, friendly, flexible, and a quick learner. I...

...stay on track. I strive to make learning a pleasure by presenting fun, hands-on activities. And I support students by teaching study skills and ways to work smarter. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Zoology. I love to crochet, swim and belly dance in my spare time....