Award-Winning Classics Tutors serving Waukegan, IL

...now, qualities born of that experience must recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they may be of more value anyway. Compassion and patience, with recourse to humor, are certainly invaluable for a tutor. I have always been able to do well in academic settings and test-taking. Much of this success derives from...

...and taking tests both reward perseverance: one might notice nuances and subtleties in one's favorite song and hearing it repeatedly, and a person's objective score on a test will inevitably increase through constant exposure. Most importantly, a sense of rhythm is invaluable, quite literally in the case of listening to music but figuratively in the...

...can make greater improvements, especially with the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with...

...New York, but I listen to a bunch of different genres. Lately I've really gotten into the house music scene that's where the fun is at in Brooklyn, where I live. Studying hard is obviously essential, but so is taking care of yourself. I'm a huge fan of exercise, yoga and meditation. They all help...

...I graduated from Fordham undergraduate with a dual degree, in Art History and Economics. I've been tutoring since high school in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and Art History. Outside school, I love to read (anything and everything really - but with a deep love for sci-fi and...

Learning can be a challenge, but that's ok. No one is great at every facet of school or of life. Asking for help when you need it is always the best option. I would love to help out any student struggling with the subjects listed on my profile.

I have a certificate in TEFL and an enthusiastic attitude to creating an inclusive and enjoyable classroom environment.

I have been teaching in a variety of settings for the past 30 years. I especially enjoy one-on-one teaching. It affords me to be able to know my students better further enabling me to help them with their individual needs. ... My philosophy is very basic; do what is necessary to meet the needs of the students. Their goals are my goals. It is my job to help the student on the road to success.

...concept that was once a stumbling block to them. Therefore, I use a direct one-on-one approach with the student that emphasizes modeling as a foundation. I am passionate about helping students because I have seen that at work in my own life. If I was not able to receive the tutoring that I had while...

...I tutor in subjects such as reading, writing, English, and study skills, with a special love for helping students build confidence in their analytical writing and communication. Writing is not only a technical craft but a way of thinking clearly and expressing oneself persuasively, skills I find deeply rewarding to teach. My tutoring style is...