We use the most current research in education and psychology to provide your child with expert tutoring in the convenience of your home- in the city of Chicago and the suburbs.As a team of school psychologists and specialized teachers working together, we have the skills to help every student reach his or her potential. Our tutors have a variety of areas of expertise, and we consult one another to find creative, effective solutions for all of our students.We begin with a thorough assessment to uncover your student’s precise needs and skill deficits. We then design targeted lessons, constantly monitoring progress to maximize effectiveness and, when needed, alter our approach based on your student’s response to our lessons. Our graduate training in psychology has prepared us to work with diverse populations including students with ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, autism, learning disabilities, dyslexia, emotional challenges, and more. Some of our tutors are also certified to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). History Established in 2012. The Chicago Home Tutor was founded with the belief that all students can succeed with the right support. In 2012 the founder, Laura Reber, started providing academic and school psychological support to students in their homes. After a few years of rapid growth, the Chicago Home Tutor is a team of more than 25 tutors serving families in the convenience of their homes!
Laura Reber is a School Psychologist specializing in academic support- from initial assessment of student difficulty, to targeted strategies that are based in scientific research and specific student needs, with frequent progress monitoring to ensure desired outcomes are met. �When needed for behavioral difficulties, social-emotional support is incorporated into the student's plan. Laura has worked within and outside of the school setting to design effective academic programs, serving students of all ages with learning difficulties, emotional disabilities, ADHD, and autism in mathematics, reading, writing, and English language learning. �She taught English in Spain for three years,and she also has completed a 120 hour advanced Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) certification.