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Start Creating Your Student’s Success Story Today.

Creating the leaders of tomorrow, today—from the moment they step into their first tutoring session.

Best Educators Tutoring continues its legacy of helping students close learning gaps, strengthen academic skills, and build confidence. Our personalized, results-focused tutoring combines targeted lessons, guided practice, and clear learning goals to support stronger classroom performance.

Developing today’s scholars. Preparing tomorrow’s leaders.

BEST EDUCATORS · PROJECT LEARN ESTABLISHED 1995

Rapid Results-Driven Tutoring:
So No Child Is Left Behind.

Strong academic achievement opens the door to a world of opportunities—in school and throughout life.

We believe all students are unique and capable learners. Each brings individual strengths, talents and many ways of understanding and applying knowledge. We use varied teaching methods to respond to each student’s current skills, learning needs and goals.

KEY POINTS

  • More than 35 years of experience supporting students from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Equal educational opportunity is central to our mission. We welcome students regardless of who they are, where they have been, or their socioeconomic status. No student is turned away for those reasons.
  • K–12 tutoring, ACT preparation, academic assessments, Jump Start programs and personalized learning plans.
  • Subjects are taught at each student’s grade level. Advanced instruction is based on assessment results.
  • The academic assessment is $195. Call or text 708-398-0831 to begin.
  • American University Center is a gateway to university certificate pathways for both high school students and adults. Students can choose from the options offered; each course listing will identify its certificate-issuing institution.
  • AUC programs are coming soon. There is no application fee; course prices will be listed on the AUC page before enrollment opens.

Learning is our gift to you. Our goal is to help every learner succeed, build skills, and leave with something valuable to carry forward.

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A SHARED PURPOSE

What we know about your student.

  1. They want to do well in school.

  2. They want to improve their performance and raise their grades.

  3. They want to excel.

We help turn those goals into purposeful steps through assessment, targeted lessons and guided practice.

Students bring varied strengths to learning. Explore eight areas of multiple intelligences, learning preferences and the teaching frameworks behind purposeful lessons.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY CENTER

University courses.
Certificate opportunities.

Coming soon!

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Jump Start
Intensive Program

An eight-week program designed to strengthen priority skills and build confidence.

  • Two sessions each week
  • Personalized instruction
  • Focused skill development

Fees and schedule confirmed in your written plan.

Request a Jump Start plan
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Academic Assessment

Identify strengths and learning gaps to guide an individual instructional plan.

$195 academic assessment

  • Individual learning priorities
  • Guidance for instructional planning

Best Educators confirms your appointment after registration.

Register for assessment
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Student Enrollment

Complete adult-led registration and take the next step toward your student’s learning goals.

  • Parent or caregiver registration
  • Consent and authorization steps
  • Online payment options

Registration begins your enrollment. Payment and session confirmation follow.

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35+ yearsof educational experienceFive-star serviceBest Educators & Project LearnChicago & South Suburbsincluding HomewoodK–12 & college preppurposeful learning supportProject LearnBest Educators subsidiary · est. 1995

2026–2027 · FALL ACADEMIC RECOVERY

Recover. Empower. Develop. Excel.

Personalized K–12 support in reading, literature, science, writing, mathematics and phonics.

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OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Strong academics.
Greater possibilities.

Project Learn Tutorial Programs, established in 1995, is a subsidiary of Best Educators Tutoring. Together, we help students build skills and confidence for their next academic step.

Our work begins with understanding the student. We identify a starting point, set clear learning goals, and connect targeted instruction with purposeful practice.

Parents have often described Best Educators as their “best-kept secret” in supporting their child’s academic success. Our goal is to help students close the gap between their academic potential and their performance in the classroom.

Our private, results-focused K–12 tutoring combines individualized instruction, targeted lessons, guided practice and specific learning goals. We provide comprehensive educational support informed by empirical educational research, established theoretical frameworks and practical experience. We review progress and adjust instruction as students develop their skills.

With more than 35 years of educational service and hundreds of student success stories, we bring experience, preparation and purposeful direction to every learning plan. We value your time and your child’s potential, with a clear commitment to strengthening academic skills and confidence.

We value communication with parents, schools, school districts and education professionals to connect targeted support with students’ classroom needs.

We also offer a comprehensive system of targeted instruction, guided practice and preparation strategies for ACT, SAT and GED exams, together with guidance through the college admissions process.

PURPOSEFUL TEACHING

Explore how assessment, engagement and guided practice shape our approach to learning.

OUR SERVICES

K–12 tutoring in Homewood, Chicago & the South Suburbs.

Subjects

Reading, vocabulary, inferential reading, phonics, English, literature, math, science and computer literacy.

Explore our subjects

College Entrance & Test Prep

ACT, SAT, state assessment and college placement preparation, with practice examples, GED support and college admissions guidance.

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Adult Education

Build foundational academic and computer literacy skills for further learning and everyday goals.

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A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

Three steps. One student’s future.

01

Register

An adult shares the student’s grade, subjects and learning goals.

Start registration
02

Understand

The $195 academic assessment helps identify strengths and skills to develop.

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03

Build skills

Choose personalized tutoring or an intensive Jump Start program.

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YOUR FIRST STEP

Know the starting point.
Plan the next chapter.

Our academic assessment supports an informed tutoring plan. Register first, choose payment, then confirm your appointment with Best Educators.

A short online reading and math skill check is also available for grades 1–12. It is an introductory screening exercise, separate from the comprehensive assessment.

A PLACE TO LEARN AND BELONG

Different strengths.
Shared possibilities.

From early reading to high school preparation, students bring different experiences, abilities and goals. Our work begins with understanding the learner and building a purposeful path forward.

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STRONG FOUNDATIONS

Make room for
a love of learning.

Purposeful practice and personal attention help students develop reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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PARENT TESTIMONIAL · FROM OUR EARLIER WEBSITE

A parent’s words.

“…her progress at school gave her a new self-confidence about herself when she got her test scores back.”

G. I. · Parent feedback published on our 2023 website
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ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

A legacy of possibility.

Project Learn Tutorial Programs, established in 1995, is a subsidiary of Best Educators Tutoring. Founder and Educational Director Lolita I. Hagan continues a commitment to helping students strengthen skills, confidence and participation in learning.

QUESTIONS FAMILIES ASK

Clear answers. Confident next steps.

Is Project Learn part of Best Educators Tutoring?

Yes. Project Learn Tutorial Programs, established in 1995, is a subsidiary of Best Educators Tutoring. Our shared educational legacy continues through personalized tutoring for families in Chicago, Homewood and the South Suburbs.

Where can I find K–12 tutoring near Homewood?

Best Educators Tutoring serves Chicago, Homewood and the South Suburbs, including Harvey, Midlothian, Chicago Heights, Orland Park, Alsip and Blue Island. Sessions can be arranged at a nearby community center, subject to availability. Call or text 708-398-0831 to agree on the venue and schedule.

Does Best Educators serve Chicago?

Yes. Best Educators serves Chicago, Homewood and the South Suburbs. We can arrange tutoring at a nearby community center, subject to room availability. Call or text 708-398-0831 to confirm the venue, format and schedule before attending.

Can we meet at a nearby community center?

Yes. Best Educators can arrange sessions at a nearby community center in Chicago, Homewood or the South Suburbs, subject to availability. Tell the director your preferred city. The venue and schedule must be confirmed before your visit.

What is the Fall Academic Recovery Program?

Our Fall Academic Recovery Program helps K–12 students address learning gaps in reading and literature, science, writing, mathematics and phonics. Personalized lessons and guided practice support individual goals. Register under Fall Academic Recovery or contact the director. The academic assessment is $195; tutoring fees and the schedule are confirmed in your written plan.

How much does the academic assessment cost?

The academic assessment costs $195. Complete adult-led registration, then choose a payment option. Payment receipt and the assessment appointment are confirmed by Best Educators.

Which subjects does Best Educators tutor?

Our subjects include reading, vocabulary, inferential reading skills, phonics, English, literature, mathematics, science, chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, history, writing and study skills. Computer literacy programs serve children and adults.

Does Best Educators offer college entrance and state test preparation?

We offer ACT and SAT preparation, guidance through college admissions, and support for state assessments and college placement tests. Ask about PreACT, IAR, ISA, ACCUPLACER and GED preparation. The Services page includes original practice examples with answers. The director confirms the learning plan, availability and fees before enrollment.

Does Best Educators offer adult education?

Adult learners can ask about reading, vocabulary, mathematics, computer literacy and GED preparation. Visit Services, then Adult Education, and request program information before enrollment.

What is Chemistry Jump Start?

Chemistry Jump Start is a complete five-session package for $435, covering a focused overview of chemistry basics for high school and college students.

Can a grandparent register a student?

A caregiver may submit registration. The parent or legal guardian’s signed authorization must be received and verified before assessment and payment steps are released. Call or text for the existing consent form.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR STUDENT

A stronger school year starts
with one conversation.