Top Reading Tutors serving Chicago

Rebecca: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Rebecca: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...because of language barriers or the ability to put the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and...
Education & Certification
Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Marvin: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 reader all of a sudden love...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Brandon: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33

Alex: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Minu: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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. I believe that setting small...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Hallie: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 students through the college application...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Bryson: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as a generally "good test taker," I enjoy helping students hone their test taking skills to achieve...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Molly: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Jessica: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...enough time and a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Jaya: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing a puzzle, baking, reading, going for a walk, or watching the...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Gabriel: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 subject to tutor is Math...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Ariela: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best, and inspired by the idea of recognizing the specificities of each...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Isabella: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

David: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Brandon: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...at an alternative high school in Flint, MI. In the summer of 2008 I was asked by the same high school to stay on for their summer school program, where I taught 6-8th grade math. I took up a graduate scholarship with the Department of History at the University of Toronto the next autumn. I passed my comprehensive exams on schedule in May of 2010, and began the long, arduous, but rewarding process of researching...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History

Marshall: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 after school with kids I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720

Jamila: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...truly understand the subject material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover that style,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies

Ruth: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 them.... Learning is...
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

Olivia: Chicago Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education) from National-Louis University. I taught Arabic in Chicago Public Schools for several years, and I also have teaching and tutoring experience with students from grades 3 through 12 in a wide variety of subjects. As an educator, my strengths include connecting with students and figuring out what helps them to become interested in what they are learning....
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Middle Eastern Studies
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You can get your child help with their reading by contacting Varsity Tutors and getting them connected with Chicago reading tutors. Meeting with private instructors can help your student in many ways. They can get personalized guidance and feedback in the areas where they need it the most. This is also a learning tool that's flexible to fit around the other important parts of their life. Keep reading to learn more about Chicago reading tutoring and how your child can benefit from it. Or, get in touch with us today if you're ready to get started with the process right away.
How can Chicago reading tutors near me help my student improve their reading?
Reading is one of the most crucial academic skills that students learn during their education. This is because reading skills are needed in virtually every subject that they'll study. Reading is also important in professional and personal settings. However, some students have a harder time developing their skills in this area than others. If your child falls into this category, that's perfectly fine. They may simply just need additional guidance to take the next step towards their reading goals. Working with Chicago reading tutors is an excellent way for your student to receive that guidance.
The specific type of assistance that your student's instructor provides them with can vary based on their current grade level and existing reading skill set. For example, if you have a younger child, then their Chicago reading tutoring sessions can focus on helping them learn the basics. Their educator can work with them on phonics, forming a connection between sounds and letters, and much more. Their instructor can also utilize the same method for teaching reading that your child is currently getting in the classroom. This makes Chicago reading tutoring an excellent supplement for the work that your student is already doing.
Maybe you have a student who's a bit older and already around the sixth-grade level. If you do, they can also benefit from working with Chicago reading tutors. Students at this level can get assistance with identifying the key ideas from a text, analyzing the meaning of words and phrases, evaluating arguments, and much more. The skills that your student can work on with a private instructor can vary based on what their specific needs are. In this way, Chicago reading tutoring is a personalized learning experience that can help your student prepare for challenging coursework.
Students at the high school level can also benefit from working with Chicago reading tutors. These students can develop the critical reading skills that they'll need for their most difficult classes and tests. For example, if you have a high school student, their educator can help them learn how to analyze complex characters, evaluating an author's methods, determining central themes, and much more. Working with a private reading instructor at this academic level is an excellent way for your student to prepare for college or a professional workplace.
Clearly, there are many different skills that a student needs to learn while studying reading. That's why it's important for your child to have a strong reading education throughout every part of their academic career. Meeting with Chicago reading tutors can help your student get the support that they need to make improvements in every part of their reading skill set. Reaching out to us directly is the fastest way to get your child started with this academic supplement.
However, even though you may want to sign your student up for Chicago reading tutoring, you may be unsure about adding another commitment to their schedule. We understand this concern and would be happy to help you address is when you reach out to us. When you do, we'll use our expertise to help you connect with a skilled reading instructor who can meet with your student at times that fit their availability. This allows you to find them the reading assistance that they need without asking them to make too many sacrifices from the other important parts of their life.
We also offer you the option of choosing between online or in-person instruction for your student. Both forms of reading assistance can help them unlock more of their potential in the subject area.
Online learning can add even more flexibility. That's because your student will be able to meet with their Chicago reading tutors from anywhere that they have a solid internet connection. This could be at your home, at the Newberry Library, or from anywhere else that they find convenient. On your end, you can save yourself the hassle of needing to drive your child to and from a physical location for each study session that they have with their private reading instructor.
One of the other benefits of online learning is that it takes place on our Live Learning Platform. This platform features a number of tools that make it easy for your student to get just as much out of working online with their educator as they would be able to out of meeting with them in person. For example, the platform features integrated video chat and a virtual whiteboard, which both make it easy for your child to communicate and interact with their instructor.
Each study session that your student has on the platform will be recorded and made available to you. You can review each study session if you'd like. This allows you to see exactly what your student is working on with their instructor. You can use this to identify the instructional methodologies that are most effective for your student, which you can then replicate while working with them yourself. This benefit is impossible to recreate in a traditional learning environment. It's one of the reasons why working with Chicago reading tutors can be so impactful for you and your student.
Whichever form of Chicago reading tutoring you prefer, your student will get to meet with their reading educator in a one-on-one setting. This ensures that your child's needs are their educator's top priority throughout each of their study sessions.
This learning environment enables reading instructors to create personalized lesson plans for each student that they work with. They can help your child with the specific reading topics that they need the most assistance with. Your student can take their time working through each of these topics and stop to ask for additional guidance whenever they need to. This level of individualization in the learning process can be very difficult to find in other reading supplements. Your student's educator can even change the way that they teach your student based on their specific learning style.
How can I find Chicago reading tutors near me for my child to meet with?
Reading is an essential academic skill that is used in a vast number of scenarios. That's why it's important to develop strong reading skills from an early age. Whatever stage of their education your student is in, Varsity Tutors would be happy to help them connect with the best Chicago reading tutors. These instructors are skilled at helping students just like yours unlock more of their reading potential. We'd love to work with you both and hope to hear from you soon to get started.
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