The Best Reading Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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

Not only do i have phonics training, which is essential to reading, but I also am proficient in many comprehension strategies, no matter your daughters grade level and ability level.See Jennifer'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

Over the years, I have had valuable experiences working on personal statements, resumes, and applications, and I am very comfortable helping students at all phases of the process. I was chief resident of my residency program which entailed reading every single application of those we interviewed, interviewing...See Jordyn's full profile

Doctorate level of education in Audiology. Excellent in spelling and grammar. Was in advanced classes in grammar school for reading.See Sheri'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

I also excel in classrooms catering to diverse learning needs. As a dedicated tutor, I've guided students across all grade levels to success, offering comprehensive support in every subject- typically specializing in reading and writing. Beyond the classroom, I've left an indelible mark as a Summer...See Vanessa'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

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

Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...See Sean'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

Other than my private tutoring experience, I have taught several middle school and high school students in my college town during their after school programs where we would go in-depth over any questions they had in reading/writing and sometimes math classes. I also have worked at my University's writing...See Ekta's full profile

Education is one of the most valuable things you can acquire. Knowledge stays with you wherever you go and you can use it in the less unexpected situation. I was born and raise on Peru, South America. My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have...See SUSANA'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

Hi there! I'm Lander 👋 I’m a lifelong science nerd who loves making tricky concepts click. I have 10+ years of experience teaching math, physics, programming (Python, Fortran), and languages (Spanish & French) to students from elementary school to PhD level. I hold a Bachelor's in Physics (from a university in...See Lander'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

As a tutor with over 13 years of experience, I have worked with students of all ages and varying learning styles. I have helped elementary students in reading as well as reading for the SAT. Anything can be accomplished with the right help and resources.See Warren's full profile

I enjoy reading books with my students. It is a shared experience which creates a bond between us. It is also a wonderful way to see if a student is able to summarize a chapter and express a viewpoint about what they have read. I am a member of two book clubs, and have been an avid reader since I taught...See Deborah's full profile

I have found memories of the tutors I worked with during my high school and college years. Whenever I struggled with a particular topic or curriculum, my tutors would kindly and patiently help me review my coursework, suggest learning strategies to help me retain my knowledge and reinvigorate my interest and passion in...See Coleman's full profile

I find that math is fascinating in that there is only one correct answer to a problem, but numerous ways of figuring out the one answer. As a contracted teacher, I taught all of the fifth grader math, reading and social studies. As a substitute teacher, I've taught math to students in kindergarten through...See Gail's full profile

Currently, I offer one-on-one tutoring in all courses listed both in-person or online. I am a native speaker and writer of Mexican descent. I have spoken, read, and written in Spanish since I was a child, and I am just as proficient in Spanish as I am in English. I have also taken Honors Spanish I - IV in high...See Giovanni's full profile

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT Reading test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I majored in English...See Linda's full profile

Looking for your first job and build a successful career that you love? Want to build your first professional website? Or maybe just a real app that scales in the cloud? Or you just want someone you can read Hamlet, Plato’s Republic, The Complete Essays of Montaigne, a biography or the news with? I'm a...See Beaei's full profile

Native Polish speaker with a strong command of grammar, pronunciation, and conversational fluency. I help students of all levels improve speaking, reading, and writing through clear explanations, practical exercises, and real-world language use. In addition to Polish language support, I also assist Polish-speaking...See Nicole's full profile

I have a great deal of experience tutoring the subjects that are tested on Accuplacer: reading, writing, ESL, and especially math. I am a professional math teacher and tutor. Using my knowledge of the subjects and experience in education, I work to help students understand the material and gain confidence in...See Richard's full profile