Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Westmont, IL

...over a decade of experience, I believe in the power of personalized learning. I'm dedicated to meeting each student where they are, building strong relationships, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive. My approach is culturally responsive, and I tailor lessons to connect with your experiences and interests. Together, we'll set goals, overcome...

...that is dedicated to make my students shine! I am freshly graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Business. Focusing on economics, algebra, writing/reading, and college applications, I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Tutoring through high school and my undergraduate experience, I am...

...your daily life. I enjoy working with students of all ages and specialize in tutoring English, Reading, and Writing. My teaching philosophy? I believe that learning is a bridge between the student and the world at large. In school, a lot of stress is put on learning the structure of the material; memorizing rules and...

...I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with people from many cultural and racial backgrounds, I believe I can connect with a wide...

...that they can confidently and independently solve similar problems in the future. I am currently an adult ESL tutor at the Loyola Literacy Center. I have a lot of experience working with children as well. I volunteered at the summer camps at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 2015-2017 and more recently I worked...

...in Ghana, West Africa, studying regional languages and culture. After college I volunteered as an English tutor in Nashville, Tennessee. After that I moved to China and worked at Nanjing Medical University for three years, teaching Spoken English, English Writing, and American/Western Culture, while studying Mandarin on the side. Tutoring is one of the most...

...the way you will live the rest of your life. But learning doesn't have to be a chore. I believe that, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, any problem can be overcome. I believe that learning how to problem-solve and how to think through your problems is more important than the rote...

...University with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, and minors in both Gender Studies and Children's Studies. I've worked with youth in various roles: as a nanny, an advocate, a shelter care provider, and a tutor. I tutor math, reading, and Spanish. Espaol es mi tema favorito. I'm passionate about bridging the gaps in education. I...

...tutor, I strive to provide my students with the skills to truly understand the subject material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very...

...most passionate about art. In my experience, motivating students with positivity and using scaffolded support (building on what they know and beyond) makes for success. I am a firm proponent of lifelong learning and differentiation in regards to meeting needs of specific learners. I am a reliable and steadfast educator who is dedicated to teaching...

I love working with people. Knowledge is unlimited and available for everyone who wants to learn and continue to grow. Things change continually so it is important to keep up with the new and improved to stay informed and educated. I hope to continue to share my knowledge with others who want to grow and...

...detail, a mind for research--and a stomach for revision, revision, revision. For the LSAT, we will come up with a plan for preparing that is customized to your schedule and goals. This plan will likely include daily drilling with real LSAT problems, supplemented by book reading and practice tests. During our sessions that target logical...

...skills, write cover letters and applications to internships and create plans to become competitive applicants to various different graduate programs. Currently, I serve as a peer mentor, assisting Northwestern undergrads through the entirety of the medical school application process, including helping to prepare for the MCAT. Lastly, as a student leader, I have given multiple...

...valuable data analysis. I am experienced with preparing students in third and fourth grades to be highly efficient on their standardized tests. In fact, I hold a record for having the highest state test scores in my county for three consecutive years in math and science. I am eager to continue working with students and...

...cultural insight to my tutoring sessions, whether I'm helping a beginner get comfortable with basic vocabulary or supporting a more advanced student with grammar and conversation. My strong foundation in English and experience with academic writing also allows me to support students in everything from reading comprehension to essay writing. In addition to Spanish and...

...one student, making sure they understand the material being taught. Not everyone learns the same way, which is why some students search for tutors or classmates to explain things differently than presented by their teacher. I can offer a different lens on the subjects I would like to offer help. I believe not every tutor...

...taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring...

...at the University of Chicago studying biology and data science. I have been tutoring diverse groups of students for much of my life, and I teach with the aim of reducing educational disparity and helping every student to find their passion in the classroom. My favorite subject to teach is math, as my teaching philosophy...

...program. After graduation, I taught seventh grade English for one year. I absolutely loved teaching, but left to be able to move to Chicago with my husband. Now, as my husband is attending the University of Chicago Law School, I hope to reach as many students as possible through tutoring. I believe that every student...

...a substitute teacher working towards my Master's in Teaching (Science, Secondary), my primary interest is in writing new, comprehensive and engaging material which makes sense to students. I love students of all ages, I enjoy watching the "lightbulbs" go one when they understand a difficult concept, or when they are elated because they remember a...