The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Chicago, IL

I am a certified elementary teacher with a Master's in Teaching and additional coursework in reading instruction, as well as a background in science and the arts. I have worked as a regular classroom teacher, an after school "Teacher in the Library" providing homework help, and an intervention teacher, supporting...See Emily's full profile

With exposure to Turkish since childhood, I learned Turkish in the classroom in the US and in Turkey, where I lived and worked for many years. I am fully equipped to teach vocabulary, tenses, grammar and rules of writing, and to a lesser extent reading comprehension. I emphasize pronunciation and use the canon...See Jessica's full profile

What sets me apart is my ability to customize lessons to suit your specific needs, presenting concepts in engaging and easy-to-understand ways. My personalized tutorials focus on improving the areas of English that matter most to you – whether it's public speaking, conversation skills, vocabulary...See Judy's full profile

I have 6+ years of teaching experience and have taught over 2,400 students online in both academic and creative subjects. I specialize in: Reading comprehension and vocabulary development Strategies for developing or reluctant readers Building reading habits and a love of books My approach is supportive,...See Cheryl's full profile

I have taught over 25 years as a certified teacher and have given tutorial services to several students this year. I also have passed the WyzAnt vocabulary and reading test with excellent result. It would be an honor to share my expertise with your child.See Johnny's full profile

I have led guided reading sessions and the "popcorn" style where almost every student has the opportunity to read out loud. My concentration for good reading is correct pronunciation, reviewing key vocabulary words, putting feeling and pauses into the passages and comprehension of text. I have worked...See Sally's full profile

Top 10% Wyzant Tutor in 2020. I believe every student has the capacity to learn anything provided they are given the right instruction and get enough practice. As a tutor I put my students first and find the most natural way for you to navigate through complex material and make measurable progress, whatever your goals...See Kurt's full profile

Hi! My name is Camila and I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern University, getting my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics. I am originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and...See Camila'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 have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....See Carrie's full profile

I am a certified high school science teacher and an experienced tutor who loves to teach! I am committed to helping you be successful in your classes by not only teaching you content but also by teaching the study skills you need to thrive. I have tutored students in many college courses, including Biology, Chemistry,...See Ashwinee's full profile

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...See Richard's full profile

I completed my master's in Elementary Education in June 2019 and have my Elementary teaching certification, as well as an ESL and Bilingual Spanish endorsement. I currently work as a 4th grade dual language teacher, but also have experience teaching and tutoring all grades from kindergarten-3rd (both in-person and...See Samantha's full profile

Hello! My name is Tyler, and I am extremely grateful to be a part of your (or your child's) academic journey. As a current University and Presidential Scholar at The University of Chicago, I double major in Creative Writing: Fiction & English Language and Literature. Perceptibly: reading and writing lay the...See Tyler's full profile

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am 1 of only 3 NTA advanced level certified tutors in Illinois. I have 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015, I...See Chernyeh's full profile

By helping students study for various entrance exams, I have increased my overall vocabulary of the English language. I can come up with easy memorization tools for students to learn and recall new vocab words.See Michael's full profile

Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German. I am patient and...See Linda's full profile

I am qualified to tutor vocabulary as I have tutored students for tests of English and for the SAT, the Act, the ACCUPLACER exam, etc. I teach vocabulary to school and college students, and have completed teaching credits that required me to learn and master specific techniques for teaching...See Chhavi's full profile

I feel uniquely qualified to tutor young learners in writing and adjacent fields, thanks to my experience writing books for young adults, as well as the writing workshops I've given over the past ten years. Among my novels for children and young adults are Let's Get Lost (a YALSA Teens' Top Ten Nominee), Never Always...See ADI's full profile

Hello, I am a 2021 graduate of Arizona State University's School of Politics and Global Studies, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable about governance, politics and history and will do everything I can to help students of all ages succeed in their...See Nicholas's full profile

I love what I refer to as "fancy words", and enjoy teaching them to my students. Anything you write will sound much better if you enrich your vocabulary. I have fun with vocabulary, and love transmitting that enjoyment to my students.See Deborah's full profile

With over a decade of editing experience, I am here to help make your words shine. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Comparative Literature and Professional Writing. This education has offered me the tools to tactically approach formatting, with a detailed eye for grammar and...See Samantha's full profile

Hi there! My name is Ekta and I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Management & Economics. For the past eight years, I have been a tutor to students in the third grade all the way to seniors in college. I have a wide variety of classes I have taught including Pre-Algebra and Algebra to Essay...See Ekta's full profile

Hello! My name is Morph, and I take pride in being a caregiver, tutor, teacher and mentor with a passion for spontaneous problem solving. I structure learning as a collaboration that should foster laughter and creativity. Compassion is what drives me, and a love of kindness compels me to prioritize the child above all...See Morph'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 2000 to 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...See Jason's full profile