Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Yorkville, IL

...students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching “to the student,” and therefore adapt my...

...helping with Writing. While I have worked with 1st through 3rd graders, I like working with all elementary students. My favorite subject is Math but I also love Reading. Helping students in Math and Reading are my strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter to real...

...with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography...

...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 the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of...

...a minor in Spanish language. I have a Master's degree in Media Communications from Governor's State University and continuing education studies in Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Studies. My experience with youth is not limited to the classroom. I am heavily involved with the Lions Club at the local, district, and state levels. My involvement...

...the relationship itself can be vital. I hope my optimism and enthusiasm will rub off on my students, who may feel very discouraged and hopeless when we begin working together. I share with them how I have struggled also--not everything came easily to me. That shaped my decision to become a school counselor and a...

...Botany, Genetics, and many other courses of this type. I have also studied Anthropology and Art History a great deal. While in college, I interned as a Beloit Biomedical Research Scholar at the University of Loyola at their Sheridan campus. My research was regarding DNA sequencing of phototransductive proteins in the eye tissues of a...

I believe that each student has the potential to succeed. By teaching the fundamentals and constantly encouraging progress and effort, any student can learn any topic.

...English and American Literature. I am committed to helping students reach their potential. I enjoy preparing students for their college careers, both through test prep and application essay building. I specialize in literature, grammar, academic and creative writing, and language. In addition to tutoring, am also a figure skating coach, a nanny and a writer.

...study skills. I am certified to tutor a wide variety of subjects, though I am very passionate about English, Public Speaking, and elementary level subjects (Phonics and Math). I believe that the ability to utilize the spoken and written word is essential to function in society and that there is no limit to what can...