Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...I find the position personally satisfying. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love building trusting relationships with students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority.

...guiding students to become confident and capable readers and writers, helping them unlock their full academic potential. I specialize in ELA, with a particular enthusiasm for literature analysis, argumentative writing, and reading comprehension strategies. My teaching philosophy centers on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to take risks and grow....

...ages and sharing my expertise in writing, literature, and French. Also, as a long time graduate student, I understand how instrumental standardized tests are for academic success. My life's work has been devoted to education and learning and I always feel honored to get the opportunity to work with students and learners to achieve their...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

Industrial Engineering student at Purdue University. I started tutoring sophomore year of high school, and have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in a variety of subjects, but mostly in math.

...helping students who struggle with school because I believe that every child has the potential to be successful in life. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I am so glad that I am living my dream. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, snuggling my dog, and...

...sciences (hopefully I can help your student take interest in them as well!). I will tailor each lesson to the needs of your student so they can absorb the material in the way he/she learns the best. I already have a year of tutoring and mentoring experience under my belt - and I look forward...

...education, I then went on to receive a master's degree in Education, and I am currently pursuing a teaching credential in Secondary Mathematics. I have been a tutor since middle school, and I have extensive one-on-one instructional experience in many subjects, including test preparation and mathematics. I also worked as a classroom teacher in both...

...in the subjects of Spanish, Communication Science and Disorder, English, Speech, and Literature, I also have experience tutoring school-aged children in subjects like math, English, reading, and Spanish. I am flexible, patient, and am a strong believer in giving each of my students the skills and knowledge they need to excel and perform well on...

...believe that what we learn through books affects us throughout our lifetime. My teaching philosophy is that all students arrive at teaching and learning situations with much knowledge. I believe that when we approach learning from the perspective of what children know, we are better able to help them grow as learners. My teaching style...

...passion for learning and teaching. I have a Bachelors degree in Biology from Rockhurst University that includes experience in science classes such as biology, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, botany, and many others. I love to help people learn and master their material, so they truly understand and can apply the information and not just recite the...

...health problems, I chose to go into healthcare. I am currently working as a Biochemical Laboratory Technician at my university while taking pre-requisite science courses: with the hope of getting into medical school. I hope to make learning: science, math, psychology, philosophy, reading, and writing fun (even if that might not seem possible at the...

I have many many years of experience. I have always loved teaching/tutoring. I have taught everything from Early Childhool though college. I love getting to know new students and establishing new relationships.

...in both tutoring and classroom settings. I have tutored immigrants and refugees in Chicago, completed a year with AmeriCorps for Literacy Volunteers of Illinois where I was an ESL Adult Education Teacher. Most recently, I worked for three years as a language assistant in both elementary and high schools in Spain. While I tutor a...

Reading is like cooking. It tastes better the more practice you get. I believe every subject is interesting when presented by the right teacher. I strive to be that teacher.... What strategy works depends on what kind of learner they are. Tactile and visual learners often love foldables they can build and interact with. Audio learners often prefer stories or jokes related to the concept that they can remember. I've found that a great many teenagers...

I am a life long learner, a certified teacher and a licensed Georgia attorney. I am most fulfiled when I successfully help others reach their goals!!

...to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing an essay, there is never only one correct method, and as your tutor I will help you find the method that...

...an average of 1.5 years' growth in one academic year. After three years in the classroom, I decided to further my own education. For a time I considered law school, and it was during this time that I studied for and took the LSAT, scoring in the 90th percentile. After this experience, I tutored several...

...draw from a wealth of content knowledge and to connect with students, creating a learning environment conducive to high academic achievement. When working with adolescents, I focus on academics, but I also strive to build self-confidence, improve organizational skills, and inspire curiosity. Most importantly, I work with parents, Teachers, and Counselors to turn teenagers into...

...I tutor to feel excitement from learning and gain intuition on how to approach educational problems in a comprehensive way. I also want to form unique and personalized relationships with all of my students so there is a sense of comfort and respect in the learning environment. Outside of the classroom, I love to exercise,...