In addition to my BA and MA in English, I completed several sessions of teacher training in how to teach reading strategies at the high school level. I have applied these tools and techniques when teaching English classes and when I tutored a few (non-ESL) students in reading comprehension skills.See Angela's full profile

For those students who are seeking ACT/SAT test help, I have tutored students in the English and Reading sections for three years and developed a strategic approach that has routinely earned my students four to six point gains on the ACT English and Reading sections. I am also an Illinois Board...See James's full profile

I have taught 6th and 7th grade READING for over 25 years as a certified teacher and have given tutorial services to several students in reading this year.See Johnny's full profile

I've been blessed to be a medical doctor in Family Practice for nearly twenty years. Currently serving in a part-time position, my time is freed up to pursue this passion I have for teaching and tutoring. The son of a high school teacher and principal, I have seen both richly demonstrated, as well as personally...See Matthew's full profile

I am a licensed elementary & special education teacher with experience teaching reading using a variety of methods to support learning and language needs, including multi-sensory instruction. See Christina's full profile

Hello! My name is Ayaka. I was born in Japan and raised in the States. I went to New York University, majoring in Childhood Education/Special Education and minoring in East Asian Studies with a concentration in Japanese. I am bilingual and speak Japanese fluently. I currently teach English to Japanese students (both...See Ayaka's full profile

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

English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle...See Janet's full profile

Tutor and college counselor with collegepco.org. Professional interpreter, having read various technical and medical journals in order to create medical signage.See Samuel's full profile

As a certified and experienced secondary English teacher, I enjoy helping students improve their reading skills. I bring a love of literature and can help with all aspects of language arts to improve your comprehension of difficult texts. As a long-time literacy coach with real classroom experience, I provide...See Tanya'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

As a substitute teacher in two different school districts, there are a large number of jobs that are able to be chosen in a given time period. Since I know Reading is one of the most important, if not the most important, subjects to learn and to teach, I often take a job as a Reading teacher. This...See Robert's full profile

My name is Muhammad M. and I have been working as a structural engineer for 4 years. I also have a teaching experience of about 2 years. Teaching is my part-time hobby and passion. My goal is to help my students succeed in their studies in a good learning environment. My areas of expertise are elementary math, algebra,...See Muhammad'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 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

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 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

Working with me, students improve their reading comprehension scores on standardized tests like the NWEA, the SSAT, and the SAT or ACT. I show you the common tricks used to trip up test-takers, and we'll practice spotting them and conquering them!See Stephanie's full profile

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

I'm Karishma! I currently teach Rhetoric and Composition at a community college, specifically for college freshmen. I also graduated with a Master's degree in English Studies specializing in Rhetoric and Composition, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English Education. Throughout my teaching career, I realized...See Karishma'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

Whether students love math and science or despise them, I am usually able to make the experience better for them. I tailor tutoring sessions based on students’ needs and parents’ expectations. When a student is struggling, I provide specific help where it's needed. I am particularly good at making Chemistry much...See Andrea'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 currently finishing up my Master's in Elementary Education at Northwestern University. I recently completed my student teaching in a 1st grade class, where I worked with students reading anywhere from a beginning kindergarten level to a 3rd-grade level. I am familiar with decoding strategies,...See Samantha'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