The Best Reading Tutors in Skokie, IL

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 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 writing tutor with over 19 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on demand. I have a year of specialized special education work experience in...See Jennifer'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’m currently a masters student getting my masters in social work. So I have a high level of reading comprehension, as I read academic literature and research for all of my grad level papers and assignments. I’m also someone who loves to read and deeply understands literature of all genres, and...See Desideria'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

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

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

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

My name is Mallory Lawler, and I am a Professional Learning Specialist at West40 ISC (a regional office of education) where I support, coach, and train teachers across 40 districts in West Cook County. I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and magna cum laude with...See Mallory'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 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 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

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

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

Welcome and well met - and thank you for reading my bio. I'm not just a person who loves teaching. It's literally WHO I AM. I have been a tutor on Wyzant's platform since 2013. I'm experienced in Language Arts content, and teaching English as a Second Language is my specialty. I'm...See Paulla'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 have tutored adults in developmental reading, speed reading, comprehension, vocabulary and language arts.See Amy'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 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

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 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

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

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