Award-Winning Reading Tutors in River Forest, IL

...through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies that allow students to explore different theories and learning practices than they'd considered. I will...

...my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at The Ohio University and my Master's Degree in Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout the years, I have worked as a camp counselor/summer instructor for children between the ages of 5-12, served as a math tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived...

...require a different method or implementation of instruction. ALL children can learn. With the appropriate expectations and instruction tailored to their needs, learning styles, and personalities, students WILL make progress. One size truly does not fit all when it comes to learning! My hourly rates are based on my experience, education, and approach to tutoring....

...students from ages 5 to 15, teaching concepts that ranged from simple shape recognition to complex algebra. In addition, I spent a semester volunteering as a virtual English and Phonics tutor for young elementary school kids in Chinatown, Chicago. Along with math and English, I immensely enjoy tutoring other subjects, such as biology, chemistry, and...

...own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and...

...the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social sciences and am skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, public speaking, leadership, Junior High and Secondary Education, communication with staff, districts, and families,...

...it is the most rewarding job out there. I love to help students learn and grow. I have a lot of patients, I work primarily with Special Education students. I have many different skills I can You to help students learn the material. My work is done when I see a student succeed.

...the elementary level and strive to make each child feel confident as they learn. I have been tutoring for the last three years and recently started tutoring online. Since I spent over a year teaching first grade online during the pandemic, I have a wide range of strategies to get kids involved and learning.

...speaker of Greek and having taken many classes in Spanish, as well as extensive travel in Latin America. I have tutored my peers in college in their lower-level math classes and Spanish. Additionally, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for children in elementary school for 3 years now. My style is accommodating to how...

...challenges. Many students now struggle as well due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused students to fall behind in their studies. I tutor in our After School Tutoring Program at my Elementary School during the school year and I also teach Summer School, in order to help students to review and retain the skills...

...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...

...find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover that style, and make sure they have fun doing it.

...Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the skies with my telescope by...

...learns best with visual means I would love to incorporate more of that so they can see the most improvement in their English learning experience! I also believe in the teaching idea that a student's or class's success is my success. I love seeing students succeed and doing my best to facilitate their progress so...

...high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to...

...in their studies (with the intention of going beyond a class). In short, a student who might struggle in reading or writing could very well be the next Maya Angelou or Edith Wharton. It's my job - my purpose - to ensure they know they can work to reach their potential. In other words, struggle...

...play or two myself. Gaining a Bachelor's in theater meant countless hours of poring over scripts to extract their deepest meaning. Stretching my creativity into play-writing and poetry, when combined with rigorous writing-intensive courses, propelled my reading and writing skills even further. If you or your child need help improving reading comprehension, writing composition, or...

...medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.

...great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting for my students. I do my best to make learning as fun and creative as...

...individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really clicks, makes sense, and is applicable. In addition to standardized exams, I also can help with college admissions, including editing essays.