Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Schiller Park, IL

...I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Cultural Anthropology. I participated in Peace Corps Panama Education Sector, I have taught at The Collins Academy High School as an English teacher through AmeriCorps City Year, and have tutored multiple people throughout the last three years. I am currently working on obtaining my TEFL...

...multiple summers as a camp counselor, and I strive to bring the excitement of camp to each session. I also enjoy creative writing, and I tap into this passion when working with students to improve their writing skills. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University where I obtained a B.S. in Applied Health Science,...

...I've been in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!

...of Business Administration degree in Marketing. While at UI, I tutored fellow students in Writing and developed a passion for helping others to channel their strengths in areas where they may not yet excel. I have also worked heavily with ELL students on both academic and cultural understanding, and continue to enjoy working with students...

...a process of active collaboration and mutual respect for both the skills both the learner and tutor bring to the table. I earned my MA in Women's and Gender Studies, my thesis entitled "Building Community with Students in Women's and Gender Studies Classes: Workshops for Cultivating Power-Awareness, Accountability, and Collectivity." I still use this work...

...as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a...

...include students reaching out to me to inform me about their new internship or job offers so that I could celebrate with them. I tutor SAT/ACT Prep, college essay writing, and economics. My teaching philosophy is to understand the student above all else and craft lesson plans around their timeline and needs. I definitely enjoy...

...things to be ashamed of, but rather to be learned from. I believe that, while grades are certainly important to the success of the student, they are only a secondary focus of importance. There are dozens of ways to get good grades without ever increasing in knowledge. The primary focus of education should be to...

...credentialing through Western Governors University (WGU). I have taught all ages and abilities in special education including transition-aged non-verbal students, high school ASD/EDD and k-8 mild/moderate students (SLD, ADHD, SLI). What does all of this mean? It means I can help ANYBODY learn. We can destroy standardize tests, write and edit eloquent essays, and break...

...five years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized...

...tutoring students in ACT and SAT preparation. I believe a personalized approach works best and work with each student's strengths to find the best strategies. I also have experience with subject tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. If a student is behind or struggling in class, I'll help him or her gain a...

...with a minor in Biology. While attending, I spent over a year tutoring students at Columbia's Career Center, and I've recently completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and am...

...fall, I'll begin my Master's of Social Work with a focus on working with children and families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics 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...

...tutor in Mandarin and a range of other subjects. My learning style is fun, upbeat, humorous, and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship...

I am currently studying elementary and middle school education at Wheaton College! I've tutored several students before but I'm currently looking for my first student in the Varsity Tutors platform! Teaching is my passion! I love working to heighten motivation and understanding surrounding schoolwork!

...Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from Western Michigan University. I have also received my teaching certificate from Governors State University. I have tutored primary aged children in groups and one on one. I am passionate about Math and Reading because without a solid foundation in these two areas, students may struggle their entire...

...differently and at an individual pace. Academic standards do not always allow for those disparities, My passion is getting your students to succeed and enjoy the journey! Essay writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary for middle, high school and adult literacy students is fundamental. Allow me the opportunity to assist your student in this endeavor.

...My specialties are in intervention and small group teaching. I love the "ah ha, I get it" lightbulb moment that students have when they have made the connection in their learning of a subject. I enjoy learning about my students as I teach since their personal experiences bring so much to our learning environment. I...

...students with homework in after-school programs. Being able to make a difference in other's lives was a great feeling for me. The subjects of my interest including Science, Math, and English I believe were spawned by generations of women in my family who were in Education. From my great grandaunt who was a principal to...