The Best Reading Tutors in Niles, IL

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

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

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Math & Physics from Yale and en-route M.S in Physics from UChicago. I am pursuing my College Teaching Certificate from UChicago, and I have TAed physics at UChicago. I have been studying mathematics and physics since 2016, and I have tutored 1-on-1 for...See George'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 have taught 5th-8th grade Math & Spanish for 7 years. I have tutored students in all elementary classes - focusing on Reading, Writing, Spanish and Mathematics for over 12 years. I have studied phonics in both Spanish and English to better understand and teach each language.See NelliRose'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

Within public schools internationally, in the suburbs of Chicago, and in Chicago Public Schools, I have taken on the roles of: -English and Language Arts Classroom and Homeroom Teacher -Writing Interventionist using Lucy Calkins Writers' Workshop Model -Writing Interventionist using Step Up to Writing -English Language...See Jocelyn'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 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

We can determine if they should do homework alone or with a buddy or group. We can look at note taking skills and how notes are taken. We can also look at active listening and active reading. Does the student highlight the text while reading, take notes while reading, and study their notes?See Peter'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

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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'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

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

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

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

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

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

I spent four years learning the best-practices in tutoring pedagogy while working at my college’s writing center. I specialized in helping students conduct research and write essays in the subjects of literature, history, philosophy, and religious studies. I also coached applicants as they wrote essays for grad school,...See Andrea'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’m a certified high school science teacher and fourth-year medical student with over 10 years of tutoring experience. My goal is to help students not only master the material but also build the study strategies and confidence to succeed independently. I’ve taught and tutored students in Biology, Chemistry,...See Ashwinee'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

...Science with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies. During my undergraduate education, I was able to greatly advance my close reading skills while working with a wide variety of texts. In expanding these reading skills, I became a stronger writer and communicator, with more nuanced and developed ideas. As a Master's graduate student...See Em'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