Award-Winning Italian Tutors serving Calumet City, IL

...child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis on French fairy tales, but I also enjoy reading as much as I can, spending time with my family, and neighborhood trivia tournaments.

...of Time by Stephen Hawking was my introduction) but also in chemistry, biology, psychology, and sociology. My teaching style is based upon the premise that knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student...

...Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for...

...younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally,...

...long class, I prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language....

...President of COD's Spanish and Italian Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD...

...help with the sciences and math courses they take. I also am a health coach for other Boston College students on campus. Education and personal growth are my two main passions, so as a tutor I aim to have students enjoy and fully understand what they are learning to the point that they could teach...

...in the medical field. It is important to me to secure a positive and structured learning environment, create engaging activities and implement learning objectives that appeal to different ages and cultural backgrounds to maximize their learning experience. Through my own learning experience and my time as a tutor/teacher I have developed a great respect for...

...fun. We can learn a lot about ourselves through these experiences. I bring a love of music and sports and travel to the work I do. Honestly, everything we do can be an adventure if we approach it with the right attitude and perspective. I believe with the right support and guidance we can overcome...

...students with their homework, particularly in English. Upon moving to Chicago five years ago, my passion for tutoring expanded to teaching Italian. I found joy in guiding adults preparing for their trips and assisting students in their Italian classes. Tutoring is not just a job; it's a delightful journey of sharing my knowledge and fostering...

...to teach Biology. Last but not least, a few years ago I became a Certified Professional Life and Business Coach, and a Cross-Cultural Coach. I love to apply new techniques to help you or your child succeed. No matter the subject, my students are my top priority, and I am committed to their success. Together...

...from ages toddler to 8th grade. I use the TPRS (Total Physical Response and Story Telling) method, which introduces 3 structures and focuses on repetition. I also like to intertwine some games and writing using both English and Spanish. My hobbies are traveling and dancing to Latin music. I can't wait to begin this journey.

...the Vice Director of the school and I was also responsible for correcting Essays and Thesis Papers for content and linguistics in English, Italian and German. As Foreign Exchange Coordinator for 10 years, every year in January, I sent 11th graders around the world to English speaking countries to improve their English and when they...

...build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly support and targeted, analytical skill development. I have two dogs: a...

...you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to...

...students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a very passionate and charismatic person and am...

...can directly help my student succeed and achieve their academic, personal and professional goals. I always relate tutoring to my dream of becoming a physician, where we place ourselves in a position to help someone else with knowledge that we have acquired. As a tutor, you can always expect me to be happy, passionate and...

...teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I enjoy playing jazz piano, doing yoga,...

...the material they're studying. I tutor a variety of subjects, including essay writing, grammar, and Italian; however, my favorite is Algebra. Many students come in hating numbers, and it's always a thrill to see that attitude change. My interactive tutoring style encourages not only learning comprehension, but also confidence in the material and the student's...

...light bulb go on, and hear them say "That's easy!" The outcome of our tutoring sessions should be that the student attain a level of confidence that his/her goal will be achieved. While I do have the educational background in my tutoring subject areas, what is most important for the student is that the subject...