Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Wheaton, IL

...whether it was a medical school application, an essay for class, or a piece of creative writing just for fun. In my experience, students have the best outcomes when they understand why what they're learning matters beyond the classroom. I'll always remember when I made slime with my physics students during study hall to illustrate the principles of elasticity. I'm excited to continue creating special moments with my students so that they remain focused, engaged,...

...arts. When I was in middle school and high school I struggled to pick up the information at school and learned a lot from my tutors. I soon became advanced in all my math classes, skipping through algebra two into trig in my first year of high school. I even started to tutor other students and family members. My goal is to leave no student behind and help you get through all your roadblocks.

...learned that I really enjoyed work with older kids. I liked the fact that I wasn't just teaching them how to do things. I was also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the future. I like being able to have an impact on their growth and development. It gives me joy to see a student accomplish something that they thought was impossible. In reality, nothing is impossible,...

...family. This unique schedule allows me the flexibility to tutor at various times, depending on the student's needs. Some of my most common tutoring areas include: Phonics and Reading Reading Comprehension Writing Grammar Other subject areas have included vocabulary, spelling, and ESL. Some students need assistance with study skills. This would include skills like organization, note-taking, study methods, and so on. Children with special needs are important to me. They sometimes require a different method...

...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, more specifically Algebra and Calculus, and Spanish. In high school, I was a math tutor at my school's resource center. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for tests and quizzes or understanding their homework, they always seem to have fun and gain more confidence in their ability to handle the subject. I am also a recipient of the Illinois Seal...

...years, where I attended Adlai E. Stevenson High School. I started tutoring as a peer tutor in high school, and I am able to help in subjects from elementary math and science to college level reading and writing. I also have had experience in tutoring GED classes and continue to volunteer at a local community center. I believe in helping my students first grasp a firm understanding of foundational concepts through practice. I make sure...

...worked with a variety of students, both through a local non-profit and independently, supporting learners of different age levels and backgrounds. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite areas are math, finance, business, and test preparation, particularly for the SATs and college essay writing. I have found the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in math or crafting personal...

...professionals and parents involved in the life of the student. 3. Provide students with positive feedback constantly. Positive statements can promote self-worth, self-image and pride in the classroom community. 4. It is not an inability to learn but my own inability to teach when a student lacks progress. It is my responsibility to challenge not only my learners but to challenge myself. 5. Do not beat dead horses. A mistake can be learned from but...

...in reading and writing, but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing Program, Wilson Reading Program, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, and several others. I am passionate about...

My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.

I'm a current undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm studying biology, hopefully with an additional minor in either chemistry or psychology (maybe even both who knows?). I really like helping others to the best of my ability, best of which being academics in the math and sciences realm.

...education from Harvard University. I was even able to earn a Teacher of the Year award for my school, my city, and then my county. But a lot more important than awards or degrees is that I genuinely have a good time working with students of all ages. Learning itself is fun, and there is often a lot of humor and reward along the way as well! If you think I might be of help...

...a concept, time must be taken to manipulate various ideals so that the student can successfully answer a related question at any degree of difficulty. I recently graduated at St. Louis University with a BS in both Health Management and Biology. There I was a biology teaching assistant, however I am continuing my education at Cornell University in the Fall to obtain my masters in health administration. I put all of my effort into teaching...

My passion for English composition and Spanish is something I cultivated throughout my educational and personal life. I want to inspire others to have a passion for education that sculpts who they are and who they choose to inspire later in life. The opportunities that I am afforded today were endowed in me by interdisciplinary studies and my decision to make use of those tools.

...of different subjects. Tutoring has long been an important part of my life and I take a lot of joy in being able to teach others. I started on a volunteer basis during high school, where I taught middle school Math and English, and I have continued tutoring middle and high school students while in college. I definitely have the most experience teaching Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements while...

...It has become a rewarding career for me because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I have become...

...and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student has an active role in his/her own learning. I have an eclectic taste in music, enjoy reading and swimming, and will never say no to a friendly board game or a game of touch football.

...was, but I don't believe that learning should be a struggle. Going to school builds an academic base for your future and it sets you up for 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...

My background is in the medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.

...each session. I also enjoy creative writing, and I tap into this passion when working with students to improve their writing skills. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University where I obtained a B.S. in Applied Health Science, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, I'm preparing to enroll in a Masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling next fall (still trying to settle on a school). I hope to use this degree...