Award-Winning English Tutors in Antioch, IL

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I taught for the past 15 years in grades 3-6. I currently hold a Wisconsin State Teaching Licence for grades 1-6, and have completed a Master's Degree in Education in 2010. I enjoy working one-on-one with children and helping them reach their goals. ... Reading comprehension starts with understanding that reading requires more than just decoding words. It involves making meaning from the text. In order to do this,...

...are in helping students to optimize their studying and understanding with tested methods and resources. I have successfully completed both the ACT and the MCAT, and can assist students in content related to the exams and study techniques related to them. I have conducted research in the Department of Integrative Biology as well as the...

..." to make each training session as engaging as possible while also assisting students in developing self-study habits. The possibilities are endless when equipped with the tools to learn. " I prefer classroom where there is a blend of different teaching styles. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy traveling, eating and sleeping.

...and communication skills necessary to express themselves with precision and impact. The moment a student realizes they can articulate their thoughts effectively on paper is truly inspiring. My work with IT basics bridges a different kind of gap the digital divide. In an increasingly technological world, feeling lost or intimidated by computers can be a significant...

...tutoring experience. In essence my tutoring and teaching philosophy is to make sure that the people I help can walk away from my sessions not only feeling that they are satisfied with their assignment, but also that they feel that they have improved themselves as a student in the process. I hope to help as...

...that leads to your success. Whether you are a learner who may be struggling in a certain area of study, a reluctant learner who may not quite see the point of it all - or a person who has a drive to learn everything you can for all it's worth, I say just take a...

...work together as a team to meet their learning goals. I am proud of having helped so many students during my career. I specialize in teaching phonics elementary school reading, writing, ad study/organizational skills. I have extensive experience assisting students with I.E.P s and special learning needs Outside of tutoring/teaching, I am an amateur photographer....

...skills, and religion; so these too have become some of my absolute favorite subjects to teach! I think that education is extremely important for the opportunities it allows, using it as a tool to give back to the world, and learning to understand and appreciate one's own culture and how it relates to others. I...

...with a minor in Mathematics. I have endorsements to teach up to 9th grade in English, Social Studies, and Science. I hold a Master's degree in Early Childhood Administration. I have been a child care provider for the past 8 years and have taught children from ages 6 weeks to 10 years old in physical,...

...Chicago Hopes for Kids program and also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Biological Sciences and History. I see education as a way to grow as a whole person and shape ones life, which is why I feel the journey...

...experience tutoring middle school and high school, as well as college-aged students. My teaching philosophy is tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student so that each tutoring session and overall experience is uniquely designed to meet your individual goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are English; anything related to essay editing; Spanish;...

...including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with my course of study, and English because of my personal love for reading. I view education as an integral part of developemnt, and am a strong proponent of making sure that...

...can be too! I have a bachelor's in general biology from Mount Holyoke College, 2 semesters of experience tutoring college level ecology, and experience working professionally as a field biologist. I believe in making the sciences accessible and enjoyable to all types of learners. I also have a strong background in math and enjoy working...

...for ESL students, chemistry, physical science, and medical careers. I try my best to make learning fun, engaging, and effective by incorporating lots of different activities that would help all learners succeed! I've also previously tutored ACT for approximately 3-4 years, where I helped high school students not only understand the test, but most importantly,...

...have also tutored students of all grade levels in Spanish, math, reading and writing for over 8 years, and enjoy supporting learners so they can be successful at school and work towards their goals for the future. I work on a daily basis to support English language learners and students with special needs, and have...

...education including teaching and tutoring with students of multiple ages and ability levels. While I tutor a broad range of 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...

...treated. This includes not only the students but also professionals and parents involved in the life of the student. 3. Provide students with positive feedback constantly. Positive statements can promote self-worth, self-image and pride in the classroom community. 4. It is not an inability to learn but my own inability to teach when a student...

...Education at Marquette University. I will be graduating in May, and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I love to teach, and am very focused on the idea of a differentiated classroom that works for all students and types of intelligences. This carries over into tutoring, and I am all for approaching content in...

I'm an engineering major who is passionate about teaching and loves to work with kids.... My teaching philosophy is learning by doing. It's important that students practice the skills they learn right away through guided and unguided practice problems. Students should be given the chance to figure out the problem for themselves before help is given.

...an assistant manager at a bank so have a lot of experience training and mentoring many individuals. I have learned that patience and motivation is the key to teaching people. Also, figuring out what style works best for the individual. I believe anyone can learn anything as long as they are motivated. I love tutoring...