Certified Tutors From School of the Art Institute of Chicago

...I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about teaching and...

...pleasure of experiencing amazing people learning the beautiful Spanish language. Every student learns in a unique way. The better a teacher understands how a student learns, the more specific a tailor-made lesson plan can be made. The better a teacher understands what truly inspires a student, the better a teacher can introduce material in a...

...uniquely creative and humanistic approach that is based on human potential development. My approach is individualized, positive, and energetic. I believe that all young adults can succeed and am dedicated wholly to helping students with programs that are tailored completely to their particular skills and needs . I have a true passion for my work...

...Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid foundation, background information, and customized techniques...

...reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student is capable of not only being successful in school, but enjoying their education. As a tutor, my mission is to inspire, encourage, and directly contribute to the progression and achievement of each student's goals. My passion for scholarly exploration in history, reading,...

...believe that learning is a holistic pursuit. Everything is connected. Basic knowledge builds to become advanced, nuanced knowledge. I want students to truly learn an appreciation for learning and to develop their personal interests and achievements to the fullest. I am excited to tutor English writing and literature as well as studio art because both...

...every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out...

...of the Art Institute of Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. I am passionate about education because I know that as a teacher and a tutor I can make a difference in students believing in themselves and in...

...a Bachelor of Fine Art's degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL. I studied a wide variety of subjects including painting, drawing, social studies, writing including advanced poetry and fiction, photography, philosophy, psychology. I have lived in different places across the country and like connecting with people from a...

I do my best to cater to the individual needs of my students. As an educator, the best way to facilitate growth is to know where each student needs help.

...years. I graduated from NYU with a degree in literature and creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I...

...teaching assistant for the Writing Center. I was on faculty at the Des Moines Art Center for three years, working with students of all ages. I have been a tutor off and on for the past decade and it is important to me to treat each student as an individual with unique needs!

...stories, plays and poetry in the absurdist, humorist, surrealist and fantastic traditions. As an educator I have worked with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the college level. And I've homeschooled an 8 year old in the...

...Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am always learning new things. For me it is...

...of Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in filmmaking! I am equipped to help you in every aspect of shooting and producing a film (yes, film!) or video, from pre-production to editing. As an educator, I am capable of tutoring students as young as 6 years old who are just...

...and children that needed to improve their motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare for their future is my greatest reward. Studying for Standardized Tests and preparing...

...I began teaching art for afterschool and summer programs. I enjoyed working with children and sought other ways to reach children. I began tutoring math as an Apollo Math Fellow for HISD to help improve the standardized test scores. I later earned my teaching certificate and began teaching in the classroom. I believe all students...

...have also taught at the North Carolina Governor's School as an art teacher. I believe everyone is an artist, but only a few people really hone their skills and become great-- could this be you? "General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. General duties of a student: pull everything out of...

...Literature, and various writing disciplines, including Poetry and Essay Editing. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express their ideas and improve their skills. I am dedicated to tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs, helping them achieve their academic goals. Outside of tutoring, I...