Top English Tutors serving Chicago
Hallie: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Rebecca: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Philosophy in grad school. My objective in grad school was to study the intersection between Philosophy and other fields, including architecture, art, history, literature, environmentalism, etc. I have many varied interests, and philosop[hy informs each of them in interesting and important ways. It has also informed my teaching style, as I tend away from rote memorization and toward real-life integration. Most of my teaching experience is in ESL, but I have tutored students and fellow...
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Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Luke: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Philosophy as well as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Brandon: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a tutor.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Samantha: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Marvin: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Ilana: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...BA in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Minu: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I graduated from Saint Louis University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health. I am from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives....
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Marshall: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in Economics. I have a lot of experience teaching others. I worked as a Sunday school teacher's assistant for five years, where I taught children to read and write in Hebrew. I also worked at a summer camp for three years during high school, teaching kids anything from how to swim to how to shoot a bow and arrow. I was a babysitter for four years, usually with the stipulation that I go through homework...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Zac: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I am studying Human and Organizational Development, a major that teaches students how to identify and solve problems in organizations and communities. In the future, I am looking to get involved in the nonprofit sector of education and may pursue teaching after graduation. I've always enjoyed each individual's ability to grow through the learning process and I firmly believe that an education is the most valuable gift one can give the next generation. This semester,...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human and Organizational Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Jessica: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...where I plan to pursue a major in economics and possibly biology, and a medical degree afterwards. I’ve had about 3 years of tutoring experience, and I tutor SAT, ACT, English, math, biology, and chemistry. As a tutor, I believe that each student has the potential to learn any subject as long as they’re taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different needs, so tutoring one-on-one can...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Rohan: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Andrew: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of 2012. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies. Since graduation, I have continued to live in Chicago. I am a founding member of First Floor Theater, a Chicago storefront theater company that is in its third season. I've tutored for several private clients in the past, of a variety of age ranges and backgrounds. I've tutored a variety of subjects, ranging from Science to...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Ruth: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Gabriel: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Literature. I spent a year teaching in Harlem, New York, two teaching in Peru and three teaching in Colombia. Currently, I am studying to get my PhD at the University of Chicago. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring a variety of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
Masooma: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I have been tutoring for over four years, with hundreds of hours of experience in various subjects. The reason I love being a tutor the most is because I can relate with my students. I myself once had to go through the same learning process for each subject that my students now face as well, and so I know what that feels like, and love to help guide others through it. Likewise, I truly understand...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Micah: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Computer Science, as well as a National Merit Finalist. I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with my course of study, and English because of my personal love for reading. I view education as an integral part of developemnt,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Brandon: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a successful academic career is the ability to learn 'how to learn'. In other words, rather than simply memorizing and demonstrating content, I believe that recognizing and mastering one's own unique process(es) of learning is the most important outcome of learning. For this reason, I try not only to present learning as a challenging but fun exercise, but also as an exploration of each student's strengths, interests and capabilities. Apart from my continued fascination with...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Eddie: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in Chicago, and have been teaching English for over five years. My career began in Hamburg, Germany, where I earned my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). There, I taught Business English to adults, as well as school English to students in grades four through ten. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures; teaching English has given me the chance to work with learners from all over the...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Nick: Chicago English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...literature for the University of Wisconsin. While I love the classroom, I have come to see that one-on-one instruction is the most effective and rewarding for both teachers and students. Now that I am in Chicago, I am eager to provide that kind of individualized instruction to help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Private English Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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If your child needs extra help with their English abilities, Varsity Tutors can connect you with expert Chicago English tutors. Not all students learn the same way and at the same rate. The skills of a student can vary depending on many factors such as their natural learning style and the type of training or guidance they get from teachers and parents.
English covers a wide range of topics including pronouns, verb tenses, synonyms and antonyms, prefixes and suffixes, and reading and writing exercises. Some students can experience difficulties with reading comprehension, spelling, and verb conjugation. If you see your student struggling with their English schoolwork, Chicago English tutoring could be an excellent way to provide them with professional support. Their lessons can be targeted to their learning needs and they can spend more time honing the skills they need to improve their current level.
How is Chicago English tutoring different from classroom learning?
In a standard classroom session, a teacher needs to attend to the learning needs of a lot of students. They also need to make sure that the lesson is maintained at a good pace and that topics that need to be covered in the syllabus are discussed based on the schedule. You can imagine there are so many things to consider during a class, so a teacher might not be able to give their full attention to your student when they're struggling with a topic.
When your child studies with Chicago English tutors, they get 100% of the attention of their instructor. Since there are no other students to accommodate, private instructors can focus on your student's learning needs and provide quality training on each meeting. If your student has a question about pronouns or how to form the past tense of irregular verbs, they can ask their instructor and receive immediate and relevant answers. There's no need to wait for their turn and the instructor doesn't have to rush their answers.
This personalized attention also makes it possible for the instructor to identify your student's strengths and weaknesses and provide instant feedback during exercises. If your student makes a spelling mistake, their instructor can correct them instantly, which is important in making sure that your student is able to notice their errors and correct themselves while the idea is still clear in their heads.
If your student is finding it hard to focus in the classroom, you'll appreciate the one-on-one setting of Chicago English tutoring. Through private lessons, your student can avoid common classroom-related distractions like chatty classmates and noises in the hallway that could break their concentration. The fewer distractions, the easier it is for your student to focus and the faster they can learn new concepts in English.
What are the benefits of having my student study with Chicago English tutors near me?
Working with experienced Chicago English tutors offers advantages that are hard to match with self-study. Your student has access to knowledgeable and patient instructors who can spend as much time as necessary to assist them with English. We evaluate each instructor so you can be confident that your student will only work with qualified mentors.
Private lessons are also highly personalized since the instructor can assess your student during the first few meetings and use the information they learn about them in creating a customized study plan that better addresses their core difficulties. For instance, if your child is already able to correctly identify synonyms and antonyms but needs extra help with determining the meaning of words from prefixes or suffixes, their instructor can incorporate more exercises for this topic on your student's lesson plan. A customized study plan is flexible and can grow with the learning needs of your student.
Aside from managing what your student needs to learn, Chicago English tutoring instructors can also use several teaching techniques that correspond to your child's natural learning style. If your child is a visual learner, for example, their mentor can use flashcards with colored images when teaching new vocabulary. If your student is an auditory learner and remembers better through listening, their instructor can ask them to record themselves while reciting words from a vocabulary list they're studying. Because of their experience and training, private instructors can use a combination of techniques and adjust their teaching methods depending on how your student responds to the lessons.
Since the lessons with Chicago English tutors are based on what your student needs to learn, they can study at their own pace without the pressure of quickly learning each concept to be able to move on to the next. Your student can study in a more relaxed and supportive online environment where they don't need to constantly compare their output with other students.
The benefits of private instruction don't stop with your child getting support for different English topics. You can also gain insights on how you can help your student's learning even after their private lessons are over. Instructors can share tips on how you can support your child with their English learning such as spending a few minutes every day reading grade-appropriate material out loud with your child and asking them a few questions as you go along to check their reading comprehension.
How can I fit Chicago English tutoring into my student's schedule?
If a busy schedule has been preventing you and your student from considering English coaching, our online lessons could just the solution you've been waiting for. We created a proprietary Live Learning Platform that makes it possible for your student to study with the best Chicago English tutors whether they live in your area or elsewhere. Your student just needs a reliable internet connection to log into our platform and meet their instructor via video chat. They can attend lessons from home or from other distraction-free locations like the Newberry Library or the Sulzer Regional Library - Branch of Chicago Public Library.
Our platform has a virtual whiteboard so Chicago English tutors can easily write additional reminders, study tips, or grammar rules for your student when they need to. If your child needs extra help with an assignment or English essay, they can upload the document using the platform's shared document editor. All your student's Chicago English tutoring sessions are recorded on the platform as well, so if they failed to write down a piece of advice from their instructor or want to revisit a past lesson, they can easily go back and watch the recorded sessions. All these features are designed to help make your student's online learning experience as effective and interactive as possible.
How can I get my student started with Chicago English tutors near me?
Your student can start studying with experienced Chicago English tutors in as little as 24 hours. Just call the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors so we can connect you with a qualified mentor who doesn't only meet your student's learning needs but who is also able to conduct the lessons during your preferred schedule. If your student is struggling to keep up with English schoolwork, they don't have to study alone. There is expert support available through Chicago English tutoring sessions. Call us today! We look forward to helping your student increase their English skills.
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