Award-Winning Reading Intervention Tutors in Chicago, IL

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!

...as much as possible through using high frequency words and phrases. I am also a professional actor in Chicago, and while earning my BFA in Theatre, I studied script analysis, design, performance and theatre history. I absolutely love to teach Shakespeare, and I have years of experience performing and bringing his texts to life in...

...typically provide some homework problems to allow students a chance to try concepts on their own to strengthen their understanding. Positivity is key! We are all learning and should celebrate the victories and be kind to ourselves when we get an answer incorrect. I tend to be energetic and a little goofy which keeps students...

I am a member of the Teach For America Corps and will be teaching Spanish in the Baltimore City Public Schools this fall. I am passionate about and love teaching/tutoring anything related to Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and Marketing! Lets conquer this together and get some work done, learn and have and enjoyable fun experience!

...pursuing my education, I was a struggling single mother with a full-time job, and I was often stressed out and tired. However, I had a wonderful mentor who would encourage me and uplift my spirits when I felt like giving up. It is now my sincere desire to pay it forward. My personal goal is...

...with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the college level. And I've homeschooled an 8 year old in the subjects of science, history, sorcery, and storytelling. I'm passionate about art and expression. I take time to ensure...

...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 and knowledge they need to succeed in whatever subject they need help with. Though I can help with all subjects, I excel at Math, English, and Writing. I...

I'm an actuary born and raised in Illinois. I went to school in Chicago and majored in Applied Mathematics. I have learned the value of learning the lessons of those that have traveled paths before me. I hope to carry their tradition. For fun, I play strategy games and ultimate frisbee.

...aspects of middle school literature, reading and writing. I have been tutoring for over ten years in K-12 grade math and ELA. My passion is bringing clarity to a student's thought process. Identifying their strengths and weaknesses to bring balance to their approach is a goal that I strive to achieve with my students. In...

...Shireen and I look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves a decent amount of resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the...

...in education for 17 years and hold multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet...

...like to take things one brick at a time without looking at the final picture so that way it doesn't scare us off. Slow and steady always wins the race! Outside class, I love to play piano, roller skate, go on drives with my friends and occasionally video game. I cant wait to meet you...

...an educator for over 16 years! I taught HS English for 9 years (Freshmen-AP Lit) and I also tutored students for the ACT and AP Literature assessment. I enjoy working with students from elementary to college age. I have a BA in Secondary Education and an MA in Special Education as well as a Doctorate...

...with Americorps, and have been accepted to serve with Peace Corps as a teaching volunteer. My primary expertise is in Math and English/Reading. I specialize in Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. I am also a strong writer, happy to help in the writing process of college admissions essays, creative writing, and outlining/crafting strong research papers. I'd love...

...as writers, thinkers, and communicators. Though I enjoy working with students in all subjects, I love teaching all forms of writing, literature, history, English, and art. I have found that these passions smoothly translate to their corresponding sections on standardized tests (specifically the ACT and GRE). Growing up with parents as teachers I learned early...

...words to reading real books is a magic that I have seen nowhere else. I feel the same way when a student is learning a new math concept and after a long struggle, something just *clicks.* I teach because I believe that education has the power to change lives. By equipping students with the skills...

...coursework in the field of literature and extensive knowledge of the topic uniquely qualify me to teach primary and secondary level English courses. I am motivated and passionate about being a part of the educational system in order to affect positive change in society. I have had the opportunity to build my interpersonal and communication...

...of Arts in English, with a minor in Secondary Education, from Stonehill College in Massachusetts. I enjoyed a 10-year career in teaching and received my Master's degree in Reading and Literacy. During that time, I also coached high school slam poetry teams and discovered my talent as a performance poet, which ultimately led me to...

A good teacher cannot get her learning without being a learner themselves. As a lifelong learner myself, I believe my role is to act as a guide, giving students the tools they need to see their own value, analyze information and situations, and effectively solve problems.

...currently learning. Education changes daily and I have to make sure I keep up with those changes. Harry Potter is something that I have always loved first with the books then the movies. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning...