Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Grayslake, IL

...done very well. My teaching philosophy is to view students as individuals with their own goals and styles of learning. I emphasize the importance of understanding students on an individual basis and adapting my approach to fit their needs. My work in the special education field has taught me that flexibility and patience are key...

Here are a few facts about me: * Education is my number one priority * I love to learn and to teach * I am very approachable * I am devoted to helping others *I will go above and beyond to ensure that students fully grasp the material *I will make lessons fun and engaging

...equal education and being an equal teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a better understanding of our world through effective education. It takes education and applicable knowledge to become a better person. I am...

...both Spain and Costa Rica. I also love learning about the government and how political systems work. I am hoping to attend law school in the future and pursue a career as an immigration defense attorney. I tutor a variety of subjects such as Spanish, English, and Government, but I am interested in many other...

...a lot of French, a decent amount of German and Portuguese, a little Polish, and a tiny bit of several miscellaneous languages. I also am an ESL tutor/teacher who has worked with several English language learners from all over the world in small and large classroom settings. Helping students learn and study languages is one...

...through a number of tutors throughout my educational career thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan on using similar methods to help other students. I...

...of all was writing. This continued in my professional career. While not a formal part of my job description, I have been assisting business people with their writing for over twenty years - everything from proposals to resumes and executive communications. A part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating newsletters, interviewing executives,...

...Anytime I can find something in my house to sand down and repaint or refinish I take on the project as well. I love learning and expressing myself creatively because it forces me to look at things in a new way and create something that simply wasn't there before. I also like to build creativity...

...deserves the chance to succeed in school and beyond. I strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be. I have taken classes in teaching and taught, in classrooms, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science, and, my personal...

...education was largely paid for by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at...

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...in our heads; it is the habits we develop as we revise our outputs and the skills we build to keep learning. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, skydiving, and work as a performance coach for Junior Olympic Field Hockey players in The US and Portugal.

...on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great respect for people from all backgrounds. Learning is...

...student finally grasps a concept that once seemed out of reach is one of the most fulfilling parts of tutoring for me. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, clarity, and curiosity. I believe that a supportive learning environment and a student-centered approach make all the difference. By breaking down material into manageable steps and encouraging...

...Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter as a Content Production Specialist. Additionally my writings have been published in Irish America Magazine (New York), Blending Magazine (Florence, Italy), and The Weekly Post (Peoria). I also served as an editor for author Mary Pat Kelly. My tutoring experience has ranged from ages 6-19, specifically working on reading, writing and...

...test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science to life. In my free time, I love playing my viola, having a...

...also have experience mentoring low-income undergrads at Loyola to help them gain admission into graduate programs. While I can tutor many subjects, I am most passionate and equipped to tutor students in psychology and statistics, especially with the use of SPSS statistical analysis software. Mentoring and tutoring students is important to me because I believe...

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.