Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Hyde Park, IL

...a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to tutor. I often find that we can get a quantum leap in performance if we inspect the little things.

...pursue. To push that philosophy, my teaching style is Socratic. Students learn best by teaching and doing, not by being spoon fed information. Certainly, sometimes they need a helping hand, and other times they need to be in an environment like tutoring where they are allowed to be wrong without penalty. Failure is a vital...

...psychology major. I believe passionately that every student is unique, with specialized talents and weaknesses to which a teacher must respond in a way as unique as the student. I look forward to using psychological research on learning to help every student realize their own personal talents, and succeed even in areas of difficulty.... I have found that positive reinforcement--providing rewards for desirable behavior--is the best way to motivate a student. For some, a verbal encouragement or commendation is enough; for others, I would use stickers, an artificial points system, or some other more concrete reinforcer to help motivate the student.

...oriented and can change due to their strengths. I use approachable metaphors and similes to connect the student to the material especially as I focus on more abstract subjects from our day-to-day lives. Much of my teaching is conversational and focused on re-applying fundamental ideas. I will not work with rote memorization but repetition of...

...ultimate indication of their natural abilities, and all they need is someone to guide them to the next level. I want them to view being wrong as a valuable opportunity to learn, not something to be ashamed of. And I want them to know that being smart means asking questions, not answering them. As I...

...I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide range of novel problems in a testing environment. Additionally, by helping a student find a personal connection to the material, I can foster a passion for the subject that...

...physics, and Spanish courses; I also taught health education workshop to Boston area high school students. When I am tutoring I feel it is important to both demonstrate problem-solving techniques and then guide students to the point where they can work out the solution and enjoy that moment of insight. I feel like these strategies...

...I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, skateboarding, and reading.

Good communication skills are important to successfully interact with society and compete in the job market. Equally necessary are study skills and organization. I will provide your student with a customized plan of action to raise grades and improve study skills and achievement.... It is far better to assist the student in discovering the 'answer(s),' rather than just providing the answer.

...style as well as one that is appropriate for the subject. Once the preferred study style has been identified, it makes for a much more efficient process, and creates an environment in which the student will excel. With my firsthand experience of using different learning strategies to master topics, I want to find the learning...