Top Reading Tutors serving Wheaton

Pal: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...Forensics Team, a writer for Journal for Pre-Med Affiliated Students, and a research assistant in the neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I enjoy working with students of all ages ranging from early elementary school to seniors in high school. In my free time I enjoy reading, running,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience (GPPA Medicine)
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Anna: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Rebecca: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Ali: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...my support, and their hard work, I am confident that I can help my students find success. When I'm not tutoring I keep myself busy with many other things. I love theatre, and I have performed in dozens of community, school, and professional productions in the past. I also adore animals. I volunteer at shelters, shadow veterinarians, and I even have eight cats and two dogs at home! In the time that's remaining, I like...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Nandini: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...I enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have accumulated lots of helpful learning diagrams over the...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Terence: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many biographies on American figures and the eras they lived. For me, reading opens us up to a world of new interests to explore as well as basic daily functioning and I consider it a vital skill. I have a BA in Communications from Loyola University of Chicago and an MA in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Jack: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...students in a way that makes them excited about learning. I believe that finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Ruth: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Rosanna: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...I also have four years of professional writing experience as a journalist. In April 2013 I won a Colorado Press Association Award for Best Health Feature. I have a B.S. degree from the Ithaca College Park School of Communications (3.8 cumulative g.p.a.). I am not fluent in Spanish, but I did study the language for two years while in college. I'm currently available for short or long-term tutoring and live in the NW part of...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College Park School of Communications - Bachelors, Cinema Production

Quinn: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Gabriel: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...essay construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Kris: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Amanda: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...engage! I don't want to just lecture to a glassy-eyed student for an hour. That's a waste of their time as well as mine. And I understand that as a student getting tutoring, you're going above and beyond your classmates when it comes to time spent engaging with Education. That's a hard thing to concentrate on! I want to make it fun and challenging, but not hard and boring. I want you to learn, to...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, English Literature

Jessica: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...to complete their GED examination, and provided health education in various capacities throughout the south and west sides communities. I believe in making education fun and interactive - even when it's a topic we are not thrilled about learning. The more we learn, the more opportunities we open for ourselves and for others. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, running, dancing and speaking Spanish. I also love to travel and am always looking...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology, Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Public Health, Community Health Sciences

Blake: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I look forward...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture

Amy: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Stripe: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...how we feel about ourselves and the world we live in. One word at a time and the piece will come together; I promise. I believe education comes in a variety of forms, and as a tutor I do my best to meet you where youre at. Working with a tutor doesn't have to be stuffy and dry, and it doesn't even have to feel like work. I think that most learning evolves out of...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - PHD, English

Lisa: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...in Biology on the pre-medical track. Throughout my undergraduate career, I served as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Casey: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science fiction, running long distances (slowly), and spending a lot of time outdoors.
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Evan: Wheaton Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my clarinet, reading, listening to music and playing...
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Private Reading Tutoring in Wheaton, IL
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Wheaton Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading is an ability you need to be successful. That's why it is so emphasized in K-12 education. In addition to meeting the guidelines of the Common Core Literacy Standards and the Illinois Reading Assessment Framework, the reasons your child must understand the subject are many. Reading comprehension is important for every subject, and for understanding exams and one's career goals. It's also an ability that could make your child seem more appealing to others, and to themselves, as reading can be an enlightening and enjoyable experience. Even if they're not getting ahead in class, a tutor can motivate your student. Varsity Tutors can try to help your child connect with an experienced reading tutor in Wheaton, IL, who can focus on any area of difficulty.
Our educational directors will match your child with a reading tutor in Wheaton, who is knowledgeable in a host of alternative teaching methods to best teach to your student's particular learning style. They understand that different kids learn to read at different paces, and in different ways. Study materials can be selected that make reading more exciting. The tools to assess progress are there, so your child's tutor can alter their plan along the way to reflect how your student is learning.
A tutor can, for example, focus on word recognition, or go forward and teach how to identify a main idea. Homophones and homographs can be covered. An important aspect of reading is to understand the perspective of characters in a story. Whatever level your child is at, the tutor can work to get them to the next level quickly. One-on-one instruction helps your student and their instructor build a rapport, which helps facilitate learning. Confidence is a key part of the learning process as well. Varsity Tutors can try to help you find a private tutor near Wheaton, for your child, who can lead them along the path toward reading understanding.
No matter how busy the schedule, there's always time to find reading tutoring. The tutor can meet whenever is most convenient, because nothing academically is more important than instilling a passion and ability to read. Flexible and able to travel, a tutor can meet at home or a library. They can also meet online, with face-to-face sessions managed on a live learning platform. Learning can therefore take place on your child's own terms. Let us find your student a tutor in Wheaton, IL, who will strive to ensure they understand reading by keeping them actively engaged in the educational process.
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