The Best Reading Tutors in Chicago, IL

I have over 11 years of experience helping students of all ages strengthen their reading skills, from early decoding to advanced comprehension. My approach is grounded in structured literacy and Orton–Gillingham–inspired methods, using sequential, cumulative, and multisensory instruction to build decoding,...See Ann's full profile

My name is Tyler, and I am extremely grateful to be a part of your (or your child's) academic journey. A BA/MA research fellow at The University of Chicago, I study Creative Writing: Fiction & English Language and Literature. Perceptibly, reading and writing lay the foundations of my wheelhouse....See Tyler's full profile

The result: a polished, persuasive essay that stands out to admissions officers. I offer comprehensive support to help students excel on the digital SAT Reading & Writing and the ACT English & Reading. I know what it takes to master these exams, and I stay up to date with each test's...See Kelsey's full profile

I am an educator of English as well as Spanish and Latin dance. I have my masters in Secondary education with certificates in ESL, Bilingual, and middle grades education. My studies and 12+ years of experience teaching English internationally and in the Chicagoland area and suburbs have provided me with invaluable...See Jocelyn's full profile

I have worked with elementary school students on improving their reading skills as well as high school students in honing their reading abilities for classes and test-taking environments.See Alexis's full profile

I’m a lifelong learner and career educator. I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and...See Karin's full profile

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 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 nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...See Jason's full profile

Ranked top 10% Tutor on Wyzant in 2020! I'm an educator with 13+ years of experience in the classroom and academia, Fulbrighter, and 2-time AmeriCorps alumna. I complete annual training in federal laws governing student spaces (FERPA, Title IX, etc). College Admissions Counseling: After years teaching in the US...See Jessica's full profile

Together they were awarded millions of dollars in scholarships. I've also helped my Wellesley daughter navigate the grad school world. She's a PhD student at Yale. So, I've been on both sides of that desk. I also read submissions professionally, stage and screenplays for Austin and Cincinnati...See Robin's full profile

I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. Based on overwhelming research, this requires the use of an explicit or synthetic approach to phonics. I have many years of experience using the Wilson Phonics Program and the Orton-Gillingham approach and...See Daniel's full profile

I help students become stronger readers by focusing on meaning-making rather than compliance. When students feel bored, blocked, or unsure, we slow down, talk through ideas, and remove the fear of “reading the wrong way.” Reading is approached as inquiry and exploration, using discussion, questioning,...See Anthony's full profile

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Professional counselor committed to helping mental health professionals overcome roadblocks to passing their licensure exam. More than just a tutor, I operate as a coach and mentor. I understand that critical thinking and content expertise are vital, but so is fostering confidence and resilience in my students. My...See Nadia's full profile

I also attended Northwestern University’s Doctorate of Audiology program and graduated in 2020. I currently work as an audiologist at an ENT practice. 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...See Melanie's full profile

My tutoring services span a diverse range of subjects: algebra, statistics, calculus, precalculus, geometry, biology, chemistry, probability, English language arts, reading, writing, and a broad range of test preparations for standardized exams, including ACT, SAT, and AP exams. My tutoring approach is both...See James's full profile

Hello! I'm Lincoln Ross. I'm currently a second-year student at McGill University studying Cultural Studies in the English concentration. I've been a tutor now for over two years, specializing in AP tests but also general math, history, and English classes. During 2024-2025, I tutored both online and in the south side of...See Lincoln'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

At the university level, I also assisted with First Year Student Experience courses designed to help students develop the reading, writing, research, and study skills needed to meet basic academic standards. My experience teaching English has further strengthened my ability to work with students on reading...See Spencer's full profile

I also spent a year of undergrad studying English literature at the University of Cambridge in the UK. I graduated with Latin honors as well as honors in my major and am now working in journalism, where I spend my days writing and reading. I have extensive tutoring experience with a focus on the humanities,...See Emma's full profile

I hold a Ph.D in the social sciences and philosophy and I have taught numerous courses over 20 years. I can tutor you exceptionally well in American History, Government, Philosophy, World History, Literature and Classics. With two decades of teaching experience, you will stand head and shoulders above other students at...See Moses's full profile

Hello! I am offering lessons in English and Latin. I am a certified teacher with 21 years of teaching experience in independent, alternative, and public schools. I have a bachelor's degree from Duke University in English and Classical Languages and a master's degree in English Education from the University of...See Sarah's full profile

I believe in delving deeply into core concepts to understand the fundamentals of a problem, which I believe is essential to academic growth. I enjoy explaining the nuances of a text based question, whether it involves reading or math, and I am excited to share this passion with others. Feel free to schedule a...See Elijah'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

Working with me guarantees that admissions officers at your dream schools take your application seriously and advocate for your acceptance. As a proud alumna of Amherst College (regular decision acceptance rate: 11%), I know exactly what schools of this caliber are looking for in their future students. Send over your...See Eve's full profile

Hi, I’m Nicole! I love helping students understand biology at all levels, from high school to graduate courses. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental studies. I have completed extensive STEM...See Nicole's full profile