Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Zion, IL

...To me, all academics are a type of performance and I hope to help you craft your ideas into a more manageable structure that showcases exactly what you want to say. Your work should be the stage on which your ideas are performedId love to help you create and explore those thoughts and theories. Theres...

...have completed their homework assignments and that they had understood them. I would always help them with their homework assignments and make sure they were getting all their work done. Going into high school and having to make the decision of what I wanted to major in, I realized that I love working with kids....

...tutored in philosophy, literature, phonics, ESL, reading comprehension, and English essay writing. I've assisted underserved secondary students prepare for college at university summer programs. I've designed and facilitated sociopolitical, poetry, international culture, and self-expression workshops in beleaguered communities across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Croatia, and the United States. These took place in venues as far-flung...

...young children. I had the opportunity at my second position at One on One Learning, to instruct my own group of pupils based on their weak subjects in the comfort of their homes. I was allowed to devise my own teaching methods and I received great satisfaction when the children showed understanding and progress. My...

...during my childhood. I have always enjoyed watching a student's confidence and academic ability grow throughout the year. This is my second year teaching in Chicago Public Schools and one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching...

I am a graduate of Hiram College with a degree in Biology. Hiram is a liberal arts school, so I have experiences outside of the sciences also. During my...... In a first session, we would establish a working relationship to determine what methods will be most successful, as well as a baseline to see what knowledge the student has.

...so fast my work was entirely illegible. Since then, writing has become a personal, creative, and academic outlet for me and I want to share my passion for writing with other students. I approach tutoring as a partnership in which both the tutor and the tutee can learn from each other and have fun.

I was a classroom teacher for 35 years. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. I have experience teaching/tutoring in all grade levels preschool through 7th grade. I specialize in helping young children in reading using Science of Reading principles.

...is Cliodhna. Currently I am a second year law student based between Chicago, IL and Dublin, Ireland. I received my BA from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in Journalism. Before entering law school, I worked for the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter as a Content Production Specialist. Additionally my writings have been published in Irish America...

...I love figuring out what makes the light bulb go on for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have...

...from our hometown of Rio to the US, and I used literature as a way to help me learn the English language. As an English major and editor of an online publication, I have plenty of experience with writing and am excited to be able to help students succeed in their courses and standardized tests.

...I am currently finishing up my undergraduate degree in Sociology graduating with honors from DePaul University and have been accepted into a M.Ed. in Special Education program starting this June. I have years of experience tutoring in all subjects for elementary through middle school age groups. I want to provide your child with the tools...

...professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. A lifelong learner, she always has a book about science (usually biology!) on her nightstand.

...when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar hobby.... I help the student learn how to think through a problem. I teach by example.

...passion for all things humanities! I have worked as both a tutor and a classroom aide for the past two years, helping students from the elementary to the high school levels. My academic specialties lie primarily in the areas of social science, literature, and grammar, and I have experience working with college essays and ACT...

...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.

The most important thing in the world to young people everywhere is people willing to help them get to where they need to be.

...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 of Biliteracy...

...need. I have no preconceived agenda other than listening to your specific needs (or those of your child), and catering to those needs with all the tools in my academic tool-box. I am incredibly hard-working, diligent, and thorough, but most of all I believe in the student's ability to expand his or her own horizons...

...helping them reach their potential. Creating curriculum has provided me a varied and deep breadth of knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. My substantial experience as a math leader has afforded me ample opportunities to differentiate lessons, intervene with at-risk students, and develop new curricula to align with Common Core (CC). For...