Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Skokie, IL

...I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive...

...use my knowledge and skills to help students understand and do well in STEM classes, as well as be prepared for standardized exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to 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...

...not limited to reading, reading comprehension, writing, essay writing, grammar and syntax, American and/or comparative literature, as well as ACT/SAT reading and writing prep. When it comes to one-on-one tutoring, my teaching philosophy is directed by an individualized approach. Using the resources from the course and/or exam that the student is preparing for, I work with the student to create meaningful scaffolds, practice work, and generative assessment. Building rapport with students is important to me...

...very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards a Master's degree, and will continue on from there. Though I am more than happy to help where needed anywhere from K-12, I am most experienced with test prep tutoring. The...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in psychology this year. During my first two undergraduate years, I majored in music education. I student-taught in a 7th grade orchestra classroom for one semester, before I switched my major to psychology in my third year. From then until graduation, I took classes in all areas of psychology as well as participated in four research projects. While I am most passionate about psychology (and tutoring it), I also...

...conduct a learning environment in a creative way in order to reach a variety of student learning styles. As a teacher, I believe that it is important to be a trainer and a mentor. I want my students to be engaged with the course material through the use of a variety of activities and assignments. My background is in management, forensic, counseling, play therapy, and business psychology. My professional experience centralizes on being empathetic, patient,...

...mainly help with the sciences and math courses they take. I also am a health coach for other Boston College students on campus. Education and personal growth are my two main passions, so as a tutor I aim to have students enjoy and fully understand what they are learning to the point that they could teach it back to me. In addition to school and coaching, I love to stay active through figure skating, yoga,...

I consider myself a lifelong student but I love both 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.

...work with kids to expand their knowledge and love of learning. I found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have enabled...

...authentic materials in the classroom, gamification in the classroom, and an important emphasis on the communicative approach in the classroom. In addition, I have applied some materials that I created, to my classes and it is something that I am always willing to continue doing. In my university research, I specialized in the formation of Spanish in heritage speakers. I proposed extensive literature as a didactic tool in the classroom that helps develop vocabulary and...

...this fascinating subject. Currently, I am pursuing an MD/PhD, where I am actively involved in cutting-edge research and engaged in clinical training. This unique combination of medical and scientific education affords me a comprehensive understanding of biology, bolstered by practical applications in the field. I am excited to share my knowledge and insights with you, providing a bridge between classroom concepts and real-world applications. During our tutoring sessions, you can expect a supportive and engaging...

...a flow of organized thoughts and ideas. One of my greatest abilities is to help others conquer their fear of writing papers by showing them ways to organize the key concepts involved in effective essay writing and public speaking. Last, but not least, I can help you organize your study materials for coursework and exams and offer tips for effective study methods, based on your preferred learning style. In addition to tutoring and taking graduate...

...of it. I also find myself driven to help those struggling with composition or reading find if not a love, then an appreciation for the subject that can help them later on in life. My degree is in English Literature, and I've taken countless classes in genre and strategy-specific survey. I can analyze like the best of them, and it's my goal to help students do it too. In high school I took ten AP...

My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age. ... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different,...

...to getting to know what each of my student's interests, passions, and hobbies are, so that I can make the learning more relevant and real for him or her. I believe that making personal connections with learning is the best way to make new knowledge and skills stick as well as to make it a positive experience. For example, I had a group of very disinterested 8th grade boys in my class last year who...

...in leading reading and math interventions for over fifty students including low-income students and students with learning disabilities. I continually search for new strategies to teach skills and to improve the efficiency of my teaching. Not every student learns the same way and so I find it important to keep up to date on all the ways I can teach something. I believe that learning should be fun and applicable to the lives of students.

I have been teaching for 14 years and 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.

...as an overseas professor in South Korea, I have always been a passionate educator who enjoys every aspect of teaching and in helping students both young and old reach their potential in their targeted areas. Being a lifelong learner myself, I have recently pivoted to a career in cybersecurity where I work as a cybersecurity analyst. I am proof that one is never too old to pursue their interests, and I am happily learning daily...

...in Virginia, where I completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma program in 2009. In 2013, I graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. During college, I worked for the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University, where I helped students studying government, debate, international relations, and other topics. As a tutor, I believe there are no stupid questions, and that with enough hard work any student can succeed. In...

...demographics, environments, and countries, working with ages from preschool, through collegiate and graduate candidates, to the senior community. Born and raised on Chicago's Southside, I resided on both coasts before relocating to Europe seven years ago. While abroad in Ireland, France, and Croatia, I worked tirelessly as a literacy and literature workshop facilitator across the Continent, a natural step from years as lead teacher, assistant teacher, tutor, and curriculum designer. I also publish my own...