The Best Reading Tutors in River Forest, IL

I have tutored adults in developmental reading, speed reading, comprehension, vocabulary and language arts.See Amy'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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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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

Currently, I am only holding online sessions. Given that many schools are moving to online lessons, it is critical to provide extra support. Please reach out to schedule online tutoring sessions now. I recently graduated with a PhD from the University of Chicago. I have extensive training in math, physics, and science...See Kayla'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 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 passionate about helping others learn English and improve their reading and writing skills. I have had a lot of experience with tutoring, specifically English and ESL! I started tutoring students when I was in middle school by working with ESL first-graders in order to improve their reading scores....See Camila'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

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 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

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

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

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

I took 20+ practice ACT tests as a junior and senior in high school and know the tips and tricks of the Reading and English sections particularly well. I was accepted to the University of Michigan, increased my reading rate, and grew my confidence in test taking. If I can, you can too!See Sabrina'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 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

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 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. I completed the dyslexia specialist certification (Certified Academic Language Practitioner) which includes graduate...See Christina's full profile