Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Chicago Ridge, IL

...promise you won't face them all alone." When I'm not studying, tutoring, and counseling, you can probably find me running or doing yoga. I also love to write for my blog, read new books, and spend time with my siblings and few close friends. My favorite color is purple, if I could live on a...

...tutor. During high school, I tutored students from grades 9-12 in AP U.S. History and AP English. As a student myself, I find it very important to create a personal connection with my clients. I like to gain a deep understanding of your educational goals and challenges so that I can offer the best assistance...

I seek to create a friendly environment that gives my students a desire to come back every day while still maintaining a strict regiment. Together we can work to work to enjoy what we do while doing it efficiently!

...one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through multiple community service groups!

...of events, cultural figures, plays, poems, art pieces, and history theories just to stimulate my curiosity about the past and its connections to the now. This passion led me to graduating from UIC with a degree in the Teaching of History. I now live to help others find that spark and passion in history and...

...math, having loved it since my own school days, and I thrive on witnessing that "light bulb" moment when a student grasps a challenging concept. I utilize a variety of teaching strategies, including breaking topics into manageable parts and incorporating real-world applications to make learning engaging. Beyond the classroom, I enjoy reading and creative activities...

...individualized teaching methods that best suited for the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced,...

...favorite hobby, the trumpet. I can also teach some beginner-to-intermediate math and Spanish. In addition, I have plenty of experience with standardized tests (the ACT, SAT, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Calculus BC exams) and with applications for undergraduate and graduate college programs. I am excited to share my knowledge with...

...students. Once you understand another language, it's like every Spanish teacher you've ever had says; you've opened the door to another world, another way of thinking! I love watching people discover all of the new media, as well as people and places, they can enjoy once they're proficient enough in a second language. (Not to...

...tailor lessons to their interests and needs. I believe that fostering a supportive learning environment is essential for academic success. My passion for education was solidified while working as an educational assistant at the Chicago Botanic Garden for two summers, where I worked with students ages 4-14. I am also fluent in Russian, which enhances...

...essay writing. In addition to Spanish and English, I also tutor Public Speaking, a subject I've developed a deep appreciation for through presentations, leadership experiences, and community involvement. I believe public speaking is a skill that can open doors, and I'm passionate about helping students build confidence and find their voice! In my spare time,...

...helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with people from many cultural and racial...

...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 favorite, Math, at the Elementary and Middle School levels. In addition, I have experience teaching music, study skills, public speaking, and,...

...else and craft lesson plans around their timeline and needs. I definitely enjoy teaching those that are excited to learn, so I try to make things engaging! Outside of academia, I am passionate about career coaching and the consulting industry as mentioned above, as I will be going into management consulting for my full-time role.

...challenges or hurdles, so that we can determine how best to proceed. Then, we set short and long-term goals with a clear trajectory and time line for each, focusing on strengths and building skill sets. Most important, I encourage each student to exert energy and positive thinking, which leads to enhanced performance and self-awareness. In...

...students at the elementary level and strive to make each child feel confident as they learn. I have been tutoring for the last three years and recently started tutoring online. Since I spent over a year teaching first grade online during the pandemic, I have a wide range of strategies to get kids involved and...

...people. Knowledge is unlimited and available for everyone who wants to learn and continue to grow. Things change continually so it is important to keep up with the new and improved to stay informed and educated. I hope to continue to share my knowledge with others who want to grow and learn.

...subjects such as elementary reading and math, I am most passionate about art. In my experience, motivating students with positivity and using scaffolded support (building on what they know and beyond) makes for success. I am a firm proponent of lifelong learning and differentiation in regards to meeting needs of specific learners. I am a...

...at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a native Spanish speaker, growing up immersed in the language, speaking it at home, taking classes through high school and college. I am currently double majoring in Spanish and Psychology, due to that I have taken about two semesters of college Spanish courses.

...unique perspective on a topic. My teaching method is very student specific. I talk to the student and figure out what learning style they work best with and I go from there. My goal is to help the student to reach their goal. I love working with kids; in my free time I babysit my...