Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...a wide range of subjects at many different grade levels. If I had to pick a favorite subject to tutor, though, it would be writing because I enjoy helping others develop their thoughts and ideas into something they can share with others. My teaching philosophy is differentiation, differentiation, differentiation! No two people are the same...

...willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found through my experience that children will be more willing to learn if they are having fun and it makes the experience more...

I earned a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Teaching from Clark University. I have been teaching elementary school for four years. I currently teach third grade, but have experience teaching students from ages 7-11. I can tutor students in elementary math, reading, and writing. My goal is to help students develop a love...

...gives me a fresh perspective to tutoring. I needed help and I appreciate the experts who helped me succeed. Because of this, I'm aware that students will need help with content, but also building their confidence with the subject, and working through the anxiety or fear they may have by the time they connect with...

...through and in the pursuit of my Ph.D., I made new friends and the USA became my second home. I was introduced to teaching in my graduate school. And, it was an instant connection for me with teaching, tutoring and mentoring. I have taught undergrads, graduate students, medical residents, etc. throughout my career. Post pandemic,...

...reading skills. Most recently, I led a tutoring program for a local college access organization for under-resourced high school youth. One of my main responsibilities was to help tutors to overcome barriers with their students such as frustration or a lack of motivation. Given my extensive and diverse background, I feel comfortable tutoring all types...

...are mainly elementary based. I have no choice but to stay current on the changing techniques of problem solving because I have three elementary school aged children that I care for at home. My goal is to increase test scores, as well as in and out of the classroom grade performance. I have several simple...

...my engineering degree, I also taught at an alternative private school, instructing both middle and high school students in a broad range of subjects. My academic and professional background has provided me the skills with which I can help students succeed in the classroom, as well as enable them with homework and study skills that...

I am a life long learner dedicated and enthusiastic about engaging, motivating and inspiring students to learn and understand the challenges they encounter. My experience is working with elementary and middle school students addressing math, reading comprehension, and writing.

...hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with the test's altered protocol. In addition to majors and minors, I have studied upper-level math, literature, philosophy, and art...

...majority tasks. With HTML, I enjoy creating web pages. I strongly believe that you can do anything if you put your mind to it, and getting a little extra help can only aid in your learning endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing my martial arts, playing video games, and reading.

...students' frustration with a concept generally stems from uncertainty regarding how to organize many intersecting ideas. Nothing makes me more proud then watching a student master a formerly daunting topic. When I'm not tutoring you can either find me salsa dancing at Atomic Cowboy, making pies, soups and fresh bread in my itsy-bitsy kitchen, or...

...an educator, I strive to make learning fun, incorporate mindfulness, and encourage students to be the best version of themselves. My friends would describe me as empathetic, determined, and dependable. I am a firm believer that teachers learn from students as much as students learn from teachers. No one ever stops learning.

...give presentations to students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I had the opportunity to lead classroom activities, assist students with problem-solving, and administer a post-test to ensure the retention of information. I received my education at Saint Louis University and graduated with a bachelors degree in English and a bachelors degree in...

...share that with my students! I am sad to see students who think they can't master these subjects because they've never had the right help and support to learn. I always try a number of different approaches and explanations to see what works for a student. Some people like formulas, while others like pictures. I...

...graduate of Saint Louis University. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Journalism. Since graduating college, I have worked full time as a marketing copywriter. I am most passionate about English, Reading, and Literature, and am excited for the opportunity to help students succeed in these subjects and others!

...her scholastic journey. Central to my teaching are these two principles distilled from my years of teaching and tutoring: being adaptive and customizing my tutoring for optimum learning and providing opportunities for better learning and longer retention. Through these, I strive to instill in my students intellectual curiosity, and resourcefulness in grasping concepts and solving...

With over four years of experience as an educator, I have had the privilege of working with students ranging from pre-K to the college level. I have taught a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, writing, and computer science, ensuring that each student receives the support and guidance they need to excel

As an educator, I strive for every student to meet his or her potential as a learner. It is my privilege and honor to develop personalized approaches for each of my students and then watch them soar!

...range of ages, from kindergarten to college students to older adults. I enjoy helping others learn and sparking their enthusiasm. My teaching adapts to a variety of learning styles based on the student. Among my favorite subjects are zoology, ecology, reading, and geography. I also played competitive chess for over 15 years (2003 Class B...