I started tutoring as a 10th grade high school student as part of service learning for the National Honor Society and I have been doing it ever since. Since high school, I have had the pleasure of tutoring high school students preparing for the ACT exam (all sections) and schoolwork in English, reading, math...See Michelle's full profile

I am presently employed as an ACT prep tutor for the English, Reading and Science sections. In the last 3 months, I have successfully improved the scores for all eight students I have tutored. These are all students from elite Chicago suburban high schools: New Trier, Evanston Township, Highland Park. My...See Neil's full profile

I am a qualified Reading instructor. My BS in Special Education endorses me in Language Arts and I hold a Master's Degree in Reading Instruction.See Della's full profile

I have almost 20 years of experience tutoring and teaching both one-on-one as well as in classroom or workshop settings. I have experience with all age groups (elementary through adult) and a variety of subjects, including visual arts, ESL, English analysis/composition, reading/writing, a number of...See Lilla's full profile

K-8 ELA, reading, writing, phonicsSee Emily's full profile

My master's degree in urban planning from Harvard University has prepared me well for working with students and professionals from a number of different fields. My studies spanned topics in history, geography, community organizing, public health, civil rights, economics, graphic design, data visualization, transportation...See Fran's full profile

I received my BA in English from University of Utah and my MFA in creative Writing from Mills College. I know the subject inside and out. I have been passionate about reading and writing since I learned to read, and I have worked hard to learn as much as is possible about it, from grammar and punctuation...See Hilary's full profile

I have been a substitute teacher in elementary and middle schools for the last three years. Reading is a requirement for the younger students, both in and out of class. I have led guided reading sessions and the "popcorn" style where almost every student has the opportunity to read out...See Sally's full profile

Every student is unique, and I try to customize my tutoring to the particular needs of the student. I am currently a reading tutor for an adult who suffered a stroke. As an attorney, I honed my reading and writing skills for over 30 years; I look forward to teaching these skills to students. I...See Gary's full profile

Later, I enrolled in the Teacher Ready Program at the University of West Florida, where I obtained my teaching certification and formally became an educator. My specializations include English teaching, English as a Second Language (ESL), Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, and Phonics. Following my...See Tonya's full profile

I have been teaching reading as a Special education teacher for 6 years. Presently, I am working with a student with special needs and emphasizing phonics, incorporating the Reading Horizons curriculum and some Lindamood Bell training as well.See Sandra's full profile

I am a PhD with extensive professional and teaching experience across many areas: 1) tutoring high school/middle school students in English/writing, Government, language, and other subjects; 2) community college/undergraduate in critical thinking/writing, General Education courses, Communication & Media,...See Jon's full profile

I am also good at motivating people to do well. I am a licensed teacher with 15 years of experience. I have worked as a reading coach as well as a drama teacher. I am currently working on a Master's in K-12 Reading and Literacy. I am learning a lot about helping struggling readers of all ages. I...See Sheila's full profile

I assistant-taught a creative writing class where I led writing workshops and helped students analyze and better understand various pieces of literature they were reading. I also led writing workshops where I critiqued students poetry and fiction and helped them to more deeply develop their work. I am a cum...See Yaara's full profile

Currently I am taking a Literacy class at Northeastern Illinois University to learn the best and most recent methods for teaching reading. I am also a volunteer reading fluency tutor for the District 65 schools (Evanston/Skokie). My methods of teaching reading include choosing a topic of very...See Beth's full profile

I am a writing tutor with over 13 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on demand. I have a year of specialized special education work experience in...See Jennifer's full profile

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last twenty years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped between two to three thousand students improve their scores...See Jason's full profile

I have been teaching English for many years and have developed certain "tricks" for students to try that help them to learn. For me, it is always a pleasure see them succeed:)See Laura's full profile

I have years of experience as a tutor for all ages, and various subjects. I worked as a reading and writing tutor throughout high school, and as a sign language and writing tutor for college athletes at the University of Illinois. Most recently, I have been a TA for two courses at Northwestern University. I...See Melanie's full profile

I have much success bringing failing students to achieving good grades. I have taught study skills and reading at Prairie State College in the Kids at College program for 4 years. I have Masters in English Reading & Communication Disorders. I do not tutor languages. Patience is my strong suit. I...See Susan's full profile

I have scored in the 99th percentile in my Language Arts skills, and am a Reading Specialist. I am qualified and experienced in helping students increase their reading fluency, build their comprehension skills and consequently, score higher in school and on standardized Reading tests.See Chhavi's full profile

Currently working towards a Master of Science in Education at Northwestern University. I've been an educator in a formal setting for the past 7 years. Prior to attending Northwestern and working within the Evanston and greater Chicagoland community, I taught 2nd and 7th-grade classes at a local organization twice a week...See Nina's full profile

Taught reading comprehension within English classes, to ESL students and as a tutor.See Carey's full profile

I majored in English and the Rhetorical Arts. I read constantly and I edit every day. I am a member of Chicago Women in Publishing and freelance edit as well. I know how to tutor reading out loud and how to help students read silently to themselves.See Brittany's full profile

I graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with my bachelor's of science degree in biology and a minor in psychology. I am currently a medical student at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. In undergrad, I was apart of the Junior Class Honorary and National Residence Hall Honorary. I...See Ashley's full profile