Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...of teaching students and having them gain a better understanding of the subjects that trouble them. I try to maintain a positive attitude with all students I have, and remind them that hard work will pay off. My teaching style is to direct students towards the answer, and have them teach the material back to...

...reason I have fallen in love with teaching. It is the absolute most rewarding moment when a student learns something new. My plan for the future is to enter the corporate world for a few years and then hopefully find myself teaching business in high school or college. When I am not working or studying...

...every opportunity to go hiking, biking, camping, you name it. :) I've worked as a Teaching Assistant in both business and engineering classes at Wash U., so I have experience working closely with students to help them succeed. I've also been on the receiving end of tutoring, and I know how valuable it is! I...

...fully operate the nuclear reactors on submarines and aircraft carriers. I tutor calculus, physics, algebra, and any other non-stats math. Software I have project experience in: - SolidWorks: Using currently for a summer internship - Autodesk Fusion 360: Used all last summer to build a small 1/10th Racecar. My favorite feature is it is cloud...

...I like to tutor students by using what they already know as a foundation, strengthening that foundation, and building on that foundation at a pace that is comfortable for the student. Outside of academia, my hobbies include playing table top RPG's, video games, and playing the guitar. I also love Star Wars and Game of...

...opportunity to help students gain those understandings is one of the greatest honors and joys of my life. I spent 3 years in college tutoring students in writing at all levels and across all subjects. From Theology to History, from undergraduate student's personal statements to Masters theses, I covered just about everything. I am confident...

...nerd who has also taken a few engineering classes. I have a B.S. in chemistry with a minor in mathematics and an M.S. in chemistry, both from Baylor University. I also taught chemistry for five years at Boise State University. All my standardized test scores are from my first time taking the test with very...

...studied Business Economics and Mathematics, and am happy to tutor in Algebra I and II, Business, Economics, Microeconomics, Pre-Algebra, Math and ACT English, Math and Science! I love tutoring all subjects, but I especially love to see students think creatively and learn in Economics, and I also love the analytical problem solving of tutoring algebra....

...have always loved teaching and editing papers. My experience includes helping my sister with her anatomy and other biology classes as well as tutoring a friend in chemistry and physics. My style of tutoring is a very collaborative process with lots of time for the person I'm tutoring to ask clarifying questions . I really...

...the last four years teaching high school English and speech/theatre in Clinton, MO and am prepared to help with everything from persuasive writing to test preparation. To me, the most rewarding part of teaching is helping each student discover what works for them; every learner is different! I challenge my students to look at their...

...a retired high school teacher who has tutored for many years. What I love about teaching and tutoring is the opportunity to help people work toward their future goals. From several thousands of written student feedback comments, I know that students consider me kind, patient, able to explain clearly, and willing to use various methods...

...to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class beginning in the fall of 2015, and I am also a life-long soccer player. After playing in college, I spent the summer of 2014 playing semi-professionally in Pittsburgh, PA before returning home to St. Louis.

...grasp those basic ideas, one by one. I help my students get ahead in school by focusing our time together on mastering the most important ideas from class and homework. I guide my students through relevant examples that help them build important study skills like idea organization and identifying the parts of a problem. With...

...from elementary through high school, as well as with below-average, typical, and high-achieving students. I love working with students to realize their full potential in subjects that may have previously been considered boring or challenging. In my free time, I enjoy spending time at Forest Park, engaging in on-campus activities at my university, kickboxing, and...

...from UMSL with a BA in history and a minor in German. I'm strongly interested in most kinds of history and language, and am always ready to help students in subjects from European history to German to going over essays. I believe that language and history are topics that anyone can understand if they are...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

...and the process the student goes through is probably the most crucial part, no matter what subject they are studying, be it math, science, reading, writing, and everything else. If you are taught to approach the problem correctly, you will be able to accomplish a lot more with what you know. As the old proverb...

...whether it's writing a term paper, mastering brain anatomy, or learning statistical methods. I also realize that standardized tests can be incredibly stressful, so I also enjoy working with students to give them the tools needed to confidently tackle these assessments. Outside of working in the lab and teaching, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and exploring...

...goals. I also believe that as a collective society, we don't always provide the resources or supports to help guide us to those goals. As a Varsity Tutor, I look forward to working with each individual and getting to know their strengths, challenges, goals and barriers. By working from the perspective and considering the whole...

...art. I am currently going to school to earn my certification as a secondary biology teacher. I have tutoring experience in biology, chemistry, some math subjects, as well as standardized testing experience. My art background is mostly in realistic pieces, drawing, and painting. I look forward to working with you, see you soon!... My teaching philosophy is that tailoring the education to the student is the goal. That way, they have better chances to excel and...