Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Burbank, IL

...school teacher. I am currently student teaching in a Kindergarten classroom in a Chicago Public School. I am familiar with ways to help students learn through whole group, small group, and one on one instruction. I am currently teaching reading, writing, math, and social sciences in this classroom. I will be certified to teach K-8...

...to our natural areas every summer. One day I could be giving a program on the geological formation of the Finger Lakes; another day, I could be hiking park trails to make sure everyone is safe and accounted for. Regardless of what I'm doing on any given day, one of the key components of my...

...math based subjects where I enjoy to see how simple math and in some cases - a little complex :) can solve world problems from economics to engineering , etc. I believe that once students realize the application of math in real life, they will strive to become excellent in the subject.

...helps keep key concepts fresh in my head. Not everything you learn in school will be used, but some of it will be! And you don't know which parts until much much later. I focus on imparting understanding to my students. I detest rote memorization. Conceptual understanding will help you ace tests in this course...

...sitting in a CADD class. Some find it boring, but I was amazed at how something could be so regimented, yet creative. Using CADD programs teaches me to think outside of the box and bring imagination to my designs. To test my skills, I became part of the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO),...

...a second language. My experiences in education have led me to teach early childhood up until 8th grade. Also, I have taught fifth and third grade at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay up to date on the best educational practices. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated...

...to return the favor. I recently graduated with a bachelors in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Biochemistry. I love to tutor biology, it is so fascinating to learn about. I am constantly learning more and am amazed by the questions students ask me that urge me to keep learning. I also enjoy...

I am a college student aspiring to teach high school, and I love spending time with students!

...parents, and the community. Excels at inspiring students to work efficiently and effectively. Excellent at determining student strengths and weaknesses and tailoring lessons accordingly. Specializes in establishing and implementing social justice curriculum, global curriculum, and real world application curriculum. Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of modern strategies and skills through professional development and...

...time and effort to be successful. I believe that success takes more than want and belief. It takes dedication, hard-work, and overall commitment. I possess all of these qualities so that I can foster the success of each of my students. When I am away from tutoring and teaching I enjoy traveling; seeing new and...

...lifted me up and inspired me to work harder, learn from my failures, and believe in myself. I hope to be a guiding presence in the life of my students, helping them achieve their goals while developing their academic prowess. I earned my B.S in Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa...

...I attended college for two years before transferring to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor where I earned my B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in the city of Chicago. I love to help others and tutoring is a way to have a small impact on such an important...

...a charter school. My first year I taught fourth grade and this year I taught 6th grade math. My greatest skill is adapting to different age groups and types of learners in order to meet their individual needs. Aside from teaching, I love playing sports and exercising. I just moved to Chicago from New York...

...and delicate systems that can be found in the living world. Learning for my own enjoyment is fun, but sharing the knowledge is even better. For this reason, I like to tutor and share my enthusiasm for my favorite subject. If youre not careful, you might become as excited about it as I am! I...

...for the test, but you'll forget it a week later. If you learn why that formula or that rule exists and why it works, you'll retain that information for far longer and can rediscover and recall it much more successfully down the line. Academics aside, I love to tell jokes, write funny poetry, play chess,...

...has really helped me learn to work with kids of different ages, and how to approach different learning styles l. I think the most important part of being a tutor is being able to adapt to the different learning needs of each individual student. Everyone learns in different ways, at their own pace, and has...

...prepare to go to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. I love to learn and enjoy helping others find the satisfaction in growing and achieving their goals through learning. I believe it's important to learn the student's preferred learning style (visual/tactile/auditory) and adjusting the material to match the style. One's mind, once stretched by...

...cum laude from Vanderbilt University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I'm passionate about teaching STEM topics and making sure my students truly understand the material. I have 4 years experience teaching and tutoring elementary, middle, high school, and college students in STEM topics through a program called VSVS. Looking forward to meeting you!

...Grade for over three years and substitute taught K - 8 this past fall. I have taught in Indiana, Mississippi, and California. I have a passion for education and setting my students up for success. Education is very important to me. I love finding new ways to teach subjects that keep my students engaged and...

...and moved to Australia when I was 6 years old. Then when I was 10, my mom, brother, and I moved to Chicago. It hasn't been easily, but through hard work, my brother and I were both Valedictorians at our high school. Now, I maintain a 4.0 GPA in college and aspire to one day...