Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Woodstock, IL

...individual with a passion for helping others learn. I bring a diverse range of experiences with over 4 years of tutoring experience, including ACT, SAT, PSAT tutoring, college essay editing. I have also worked for 2 years with America Read America Counts, and spent summer of 2016 tutoring 12-18 year old girls in Cusco, Peru.

...UIC. I chose to tutor because I myself was the beneficiary of tutoring when I was in middle school and high school so I know first hand how much help it can be. My favorite subjects are math and the social sciences such as psychology and sociology though I love learning so I'm good for...

...encounter new things! I always stop for a question. And I ask a lot of leading questions myself, like, "What if it were like this instead?" I've found that writing down everything we go over and reviewing it at the end helps knowledge "stick," better too. I did well in school and I want you...

...for two years, and, most recently, was an English Language Teacher Trainer with the United States Peace Corps in Ecuador. I am passionate about providing equal educational opportunities to students of all ages and backgrounds. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring students in Writing, Analytical Reading, and English as...

a dedicated, distinguished, determined educator who is committed to excel as a caring creator and guider of meaningful learning experiences for students with individualized educational needs.

...was raised in Lake Forest, Illinois, and I want to help people. My major is Biomedical Engineering with a Sports Medicine Minor. I excel at math and science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple...

...fall of 2023, I will be attending allopathic medical school location to be determined. Currently, I have 9 offers. As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are my strengths. I also tutor calc 1,2, and 3, algebra,...

...Paralegal (ILAP) through the Illinois Paralegal Association. I am also a commissioned Notary Public in Illinois. With several years of experience as a tutor, professional paralegal, legal researcher, and former licensed substitute teacher, I enjoy helping students strengthen their skills and build confidence across a wide range of subjects. I bring patience, structure, and enthusiasm...

...needed at the moment. I graduated from Purdue University with a BSEE degree and have worked at Motorola in technical roles as well as an Engineering manager where I managed and mentored junior engineers. I have taught all the subjects and test prep to my daughters throughout their education as well. I thoroughly enjoy working...

...Gurnee School District 56. It is my second year here and I work with students who have learning disabilities as well as behavioral/ emotional disabilities. Prior to that, I taught a reading intervention program in Waukegan for middle schoolers. I was an aide in Deerfield School district for students with severe autism in a Life...

...a Computer Science degree at Lake Forest College. I speak English, Russian, and Spanish. Previously, I tutored my peers and elementary students in Computer Science, math, and Spanish. Beyond these subjects, I tutor students in art and composition, edit essays for colleges, scholarships, or classes, and teach the basics of Russian. Outside of academia, I...

...enjoy reading and writing is the most enjoyable. There is something special about witnessing student gain confidence to become independent readers and writers. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In...

...With over 30 years of teaching experience in many different subjects including reading, math, basic language skills and even some sports coaching, I strive to create a fun, safe, and easy going classroom experience for all of my students. Through the use of basic, fun props such as puppets, shapes and colors, my goal is...

...grade, with a focus on Common Core Standards. The most important part of any good teacher or tutor is flexibility. This is why one on one tutoring can be so beneficial. By working on an individual basis, getting to know their learning styles and interests, it makes the job so rewarding and beneficial for clients....

...subjects. I encourage broad scope understanding by breaking down big overarching themes until the big picture really comes into focus. I don't leave students with a fuzzy, general picture, nor do I dwell on rote memorization. Sometimes the best way to memorize facts is through specific examples, quirky facts, interesting individuals, and stories that have...

...and motivated. Motivated and engaged learners explore complex situations, find connections, problem solve and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying. These connections propel learners to branch out into other subject areas to explore and expand upon. While passing that test is of course very important, fostering curiosity creates a lifelong desire to...

...in becoming the writers they strive to be! My philosophy includes practice. I believe that students need to struggle with their subject and then grow from that experience. I'm here to guide you through those struggles so there's no need to fear! My goal is to make sure you are confident and independent in your...

...not ready to give up working with children. Tutoring allows me to do one of my favorite parts of classroom teaching: work one-on-one with a child. It is in the one-on one situation I am able to assess, individualize lessons and adapt as the need arises while teaching. My favorite areas are reading and writing...

...Neuroscience. I have four years of tutoring experience, and as a student myself, I connect well with other students to understand how they learn and develop the best plan of action. I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching, so I dedicate time and effort behind each student and I try to...