The Best Reading Tutors in Evanston, IL

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 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 teach all aspects of English, including reading comprehension, effective essay writing, public speaking, ESL/ELL, marketing and public relations, plus ACT/SAT/GRE/AP/LSAT/Accuplacer/STAAR test strategies. I have a Creative Writing MFA, a Communications BS, teach and write...See Karin'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 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

Subjects I tutor: Essay Writing & English – structure, argumentation, grammar, and clarity Creative Writing & Literature – developing voice, storytelling, and close reading Interview Preparation – articulating strengths, mock interviews, presentation coaching Marketing & Copywriting –...See Izidora's full profile

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see significant point increases, even if their scores are lower to start. Check out...See Eve'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

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

I have a Master’s in Social Science and years of experience helping students improve reading comprehension, fluency, and critical analysis. I’ve supported middle and high school learners through programs like GEAR UP, helping them tackle challenging texts and develop strong study habits. My approach focuses on...See Maya's full profile

My name is Ms. Emma, and I graduated from Cornell University in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science, earning Cum Laude honors. Balancing academics, a social life, maintaining physical fitness, and working as a research assistant in a lab while at Cornell taught me discipline and time management. This ability to...See Emma's full profile

I’m a professional in Higher Education seeking to continue my career by supporting students in their learning journey. Born in Rome, Italy, I was raised bilingual with Italian and Mandarin. Awarded an MA summa cum laude in Oriental Studies, I pursued a further MA in Translation in London, UK. There I lived the past 5...See Roberta Ginleiz's full profile

I’m an MD with a strong academic reading and analysis background, as well as prior experience teaching high school students in science and critical thinking. I help students improve ACT Reading by sharpening passage analysis, inference skills, pacing, and evidence-based answer selection so they can...See Ashwinee'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

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

Hello! I'm a graduate student getting my Masters in Public Affairs with a specialization in public policy. Back when I went to college at the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!), I knew I wanted to focus on theories of gendered and sexual violence, so I triple-majored in Gender Studies, Peace Studies, and Philosophy....See Molly'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

Writing about yourself can be difficult but I've helped many people navigate this time in their lives. I am well read, have a lot of energy and know how to to teach to the individual child and specific learning needs. I am open to tutoring all ages and my knowledge lies in the Humanities. English,...See Robin'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

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

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

They have come to trust me and rely on my help and interest in their situation as they struggle to understand their lessons and assignments and (for the foreigners) their new home here in America. I break down complex language in their reading passages and assignments into simple, understandable terms so they can...See Connie'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 have extensive experience teaching the reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary skills required for a top score on the ACT Reading. As a professional writer, editor, and college instructor, I provide expert guidance on analyzing complex passages and tackling questions on content, rhetoric, and...See Kelsey'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