Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portage, IN

...taught a variety of subjects, and have tutored students on all levels, from Kindergarten to College. I am most passionate about Writing, Literature, Reading and Language Arts. Education is the key to a better future for all of humankind. I believe in lifelong learning and staying curious. I am a published author, a reader of...

...their future potential. Writing is the basis for all education: it develops critical thinking skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student to be their best self, using writing...

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

...5 years (but I have been teaching for almost 8.) I am currently my school's 5/6th grade Special Education Teacher. I also have experience in tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading/LA, Elementary (K-6) math, Elementary Science and Social Studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests,...

...Month and International Children's Film Festival, as well as countless independent music and theatre performances. I've worked in many different educational settings professionally; including managing some of the most challenging unstructured time with students like before and after school programs, recess and lunch, as well as summer day camp programs. It's my goal as an...

...path to a very special teacher I had while in high school. The effort she put in to each of her lessons and caring she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I currently work at Downers Grove High School as a paraprofessional in the...

...University of Illinois College of Medicine. My undergraduate degree was in Statistics as a part of a BS/MD program. My academic interests are in Biology and Mathematics, and I particularly enjoy students who care about understanding the "Why" and "How" behind interesting phenomena. To me, learning is most fun when its both social and introspective....

...experience with students of a variety of ages and abilities. Subject areas that I am particularly suited to 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...

...recently finished a season where I was the Director of Programming for a summer camp supporting kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school and/or standardized...

...as a bookseller at Barnes and Noble so I can make a living talking about and sharing books with others. As a teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I...

...am in graduate school at Northeastern Illinois University to obtain my M.A.T. in Elementary Education. My tutoring experience began during my undergraduate years, and continues today. I tutored writing for three years at St. Lawrence University, primarily with undergraduate and graduate students. I developed upon these skills upon graduation by participating in a year of...

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.

...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.

...for many of us. Working as a professional writing tutor for four years at university-level gave me the opportunity to build and explore my skillset that now allows me to most effectively guide my peers in articulating their own ideas in addition to strategically achieve their goals. My tutoring ethos is I am here to...

...I have taught high school and college students for the past 20 years, and I would enjoy helping you with these subjects. I have plenty of skills and practice with enabling students to read more efficiently and effectively and to communicate their ideas. Literature and persuasive essay writing are some of my favorite topics, but...

...process(es) of learning is the most important outcome of learning. For this reason, I try not only to present learning as a challenging but fun exercise, but also as an exploration of each student's strengths, interests and capabilities. Apart from my continued fascination with all things 'history', I enjoy reading (especially satire), traveling (especially on...

...to good use. This experience has given me the opportunity to connect with children whose skills span a wide range and to help them in the classes and activities they participate in. In addition, it has taught me new ways for behavior management. As a passionate educator, one of my primary goals is to foster...

...them very early on in the process. The best teachers I've ever had have been more than just adults. They were passionate about the material they taught, and that passion was carried over to me. That is the main thing I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better....

...see them succeed with my help along the way. I am a great communicator and listener, and I can put myself in my student's shoes and understand their lives. It is my goal that any student that I have will fully understand any issue they have with any subject. Also, Ive worked as a tutor/mentor...

...graduated Trinity Christian College with an elementary education degree having endorsements in English, science, and social studies. I also earned an ESL certification. I love teaching online! I have 5 years of online experience teaching students from 5-15 years old one on one tutoring sessions. My desire is to make a personal connection with each...