Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Skokie, IL

...as an Elementary School Teacher’s Assistant working with children from pre-school age through fifth grade. As a teacher's assistant, I gained valuable experience planning and organizing classroom activities as well as ensuring that older students received adequate tutoring and homework help. This position equipped me with the skills to think quickly on my feet and organize a group of students. My goal as a tutor is to empower a student's personal growth and knowledge in...

...impact our culture. Guiding this process is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University and look to continue tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm a Michigander at heart, having lived most of my life in mid-Michigan. I received my B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State University; I taught college composition at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University; and nothing makes...

I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.... Getting to know the student personally. Ask the student what...

...writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and...

...Arts (e.g. Literature), French language and culture, and the purer side of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past students have gotten tangled in the problems that have been set out for them, and I have always found success in teaching...

...have practically lived on stage, and even written a 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 even if you just want someone to proofread your essay, look...

...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 my free...

...impact your personal needs to succeed and obtain your goal learning a new language. Classroom assistance, student supervision, is just a few of my areas of desire. Throughout my work experience, I have refined my communication, organization, and motivational skills. Additionally, I possess a solid and positive attitude towards learning to teach, and a gift for connecting quickly with people from all backgrounds to optimize their learning experiences. Highlights of my qualifications include: Paraprofessional and...

...tutoring sessions. My desire is to make a personal connection with each student; then use that connection to build the groundwork for a successful student/teacher relationship. I customize each lesson to fit the student's personal needs and learning goals. I welcome adult English learners as well. I specialize in conversational & written English skills. I am a native of Chicago and love to talk about my city. Looking forward to meeting you!

...Educator for Right at School. Teaching is so rewarding. I love being able to watch students learn and grow. It is important for me to relate to my students and make learning fun. I don't think people learn when they're intimidated or bored, so finding ways to connect and make the materials interesting are important steps in my process. I encourage questions and creativity. Every student learns differently, and I make sure I find those...

...the job was the connections I made with my students, the most gratifying was during lessons when I would see my students make the connection between the topics I was teaching. I'm a Virgo meaning I'm a perfectionist at heart, paying attention to every meticulous detail to achieve perfection and that is reflected in my tutoring skills. I periodically check in during our lessons and urge them to tell me if they do not understand...

...taught primary students in Uganda and tutored an ESL family in France besides my experiences in the United States. While I work with a broad range of subjects and students, Pre-K/Kindergarten holds a special place in my heart. I absolutely love being creative, silly, and fun with the littlest learners! I believe teachers should awaken a desire and passion to learn and encourage a curiosity in all of their students.They should facilitate a classroom where...

...degree from Northwestern University and my law degree from DePaul University. I love all things Chicago, especially the lakefront. I try to read at least two books a week and write in my free time. I have tutored high school students, college students, graduate students, and law students for many years, mainly in reading and writing. Education and learning are of the utmost importance, and when students grasp a concept it is a wonderful victory...

...the past four years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students...

...for teaching during my childhood. I have always enjoyed watching a student's confidence and academic ability grow throughout the year. This is my second year teaching in Chicago Public Schools and one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around the world, and enjoying the Chicago life....

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...year was Our Lady of Tepeyac (f/k/a St. Casimir Elementary School) in Chicago and the second year at St. Eulalia in Maywood, IL. The classes I taught included reading, math and social studies. Not only do I have experience with online tutoring, but I EXCEL at face to face tutoring. At two schools, my students improved and succeeded, because my expert tutor skills were utilized ! I have helped with beginning written assignments as well...

...for your elementary school student to start and improve right away! I motivate younger students by getting them excited about the content, and each of my students look forward to their sessions. I will be starting medical school in the fall, so my expertise lies with most premed courses, as well as English and Reading for personal statement writing help. I am strong in all subjects encompassing math: algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. I am an...

...five years. I received my Bachelors of Science in Education, specifically Elementary Education from Illinois State University. I also have my endorsement in both English as a Second language and reading. The subjects that I tutor are elementary school math, reading, science, and writing. I can also tutor in English, math, reading, science, and writing. My favorite subjects to teach would be elementary math and algebra 1. I would describe my teaching philosophy and tutoring...

...for almost twenty years now at the college level, and I have also worked with high school students during that time in such areas as Composition, College Essay prep, Grammar, Spelling and Literature. I also have a degree in French with a minor in Translation, and I have taught creative writing in both fiction and poetry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, science fiction in literature and in movies, video games, and writing. I...