Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Frankfort, IL

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to...

...across a wide age range (K-12). I spend my summers teaching and interacting with elementary students to help improve their math and English skills for the grade they will be entering. My passion runs deeply for tutoring music theory and math subjects. Encouraging people to see academic struggles as a stepping stone rather than a...

...pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the first-generation and low-income student community as the Outreach Chair of the...

...This opened the door to many opportunities to teach overseas in international/American schools. I've taught in Taiwan, China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years...

...academic interests and academic pursuits and love to share my love and excitement for learning with others. I believe in every individual's ability to achieve academically and I always focus on meeting students where they are and helping students learn in the way that is most effective for them. I am a patient, positive, and...

...passion for education. The majority of my training has been in history, political science, college-level research and writing, as well as various other subjects. I have taught children from middle school level to the undergraduate level and enjoy helping students gain confidence toward studies and a passion for learning. As a former substitute teacher and,...

...education, served as an IB essay advisor, and have instructed students in a variety of subjects; including History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're...

...and currently work part-time as a Course Assistant for an Introductory Calculus course at Harvard. I especially love tutoring math and making it a more accessible subject for students to learn. Aside from academics, I'm passionate about community service (I'm a director for a student-run homeless shelter!), music, digital design, and baking!

...my Bachelor's at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and my Master's at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Since graduation, I have worked for Cengage Learning and have substituted at both private and public schools in the Chicago area. I believe strongly in independent learning and in fostering a student's passion for knowledge. Together, we...

...of a high school newspaper and a peer writing coach, I enjoy tutoring in reading and English; however my passions truly lie in the realm of civics and government (ask me about my current position working in a governor's office!). I love talking through big ideas and unique perspectives. I am a word nerd who...

...my Masters degree, I attended the University of Louisville, where I received my Bachelors of Art in Humanities with a minor in Film Studies. During my time at the University of Louisville, I pursued a variety of different majors, in French, Philosophy, Math and Physics due to the diverse range of my passions, and finally...

...Georgia Institute of Technology. During my time in high school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since I am actively working in this...

...as a web developer for a San Francisco-based software company. My main technical skills include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature. My degree allowed me to develop essential critical thinking and reasoning skills that I apply everyday. My...

...high school students enrolled in the Chicago Public School system. In conjunction with teaching, I am a developing health professional whose fervor for academic reform stems from my belief that eliminating the education gap is a critical step in combating widespread health disparities, promoting individual health and well-being, and ensuring the future prosperity of all...

...and research based model for learning that is effective in improving academic achievement at any level. I am interested in tutoring all ages. In the tutoring session, I use a planning backward approach, first identifying the learning target to be accomplished during the session. The second step, we discuss and assess what has already been...

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...and both creative and academic writing. All throughout college I worked with students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport...

...for tutoring stems from a love of helping others overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals. Over the years, I have 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,...

...am very passionate about Psychology, Biology, and the Life Sciences. I enjoy tutoring test prep, college level Biology and Physics, Graduate level Biology, and high school level Biology, Physics, Life Sciences, Psychology, Science, and Social Studies. Please feel free to reach out if you would like tutoring services in the said subjects! :) - Olivia...