Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Gurnee, IL

...a high school teacher (History, World Religions, Philosophy, English Literature, Introduction to Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology), and 20 years experience as a youth counselor, and youth crisis counselor. I recently moved to Chicago from Toronto - a city that is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world - so I have plenty of...

I am a high school English teacher who has a passion for education and my finger on the pulse of what students need to be successful. I am flexible, reliable, and funny (in my humble opinion!) and I look forward to working with you.

...from Northeastern University. I am also a Certified Behavior Instructor for students with Autism. Being in the top 15% of my Graduate school class and having graduated college with Summa Cum Laude honors, I know that hard work and dedication in education pays off. I hold myself to a very high standard in my own...

...and I am going to be a sophomore at the University of Southern California. I am a computer science and business administration major and also have a minor in Chinese. I have a very strong background in math and science. I am also a strong test taker and can definitely help with standardized testing. Hit...

...and advanced science courses. Biology classes, in particular, were effective not only in terms of providing me with academic knowledge, but also in demonstrating the applicability of biology through various labs. Labs were the ideal example of transforming textbook knowledge into real-life implementations. Classroom labs soon evolved into research internships at the University of Illinois...

...real-life experience as much as possible and when not possible, provides for simulations of real-life settings using technology to bring the world to the learner and the learner to the world. Learners see relevance in realistic situations and are therefore engaged and motivated. Motivated and engaged learners explore complex situations, find connections, problem solve and...

...It is in the one-on one situation I am able to assess, individualize lessons and adapt as the need arises while teaching. My favorite areas are reading and writing as well as test preparation. I also enjoy meeting the student where he or she is needing help in whatever school subject he or she may...

As a lifetime teacher, I am dedicated to meeting the needs of my students and helping them meet their potential and succeed in their academic endeavors.