Award-Winning English Tutors in Geneva, IL

...a minor in Spanish language. I have a Master's degree in Media Communications from Governor's State University and continuing education studies in Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Studies. My experience with youth is not limited to the classroom. I am heavily involved with the Lions Club at the local, district, and state levels. My involvement...

...study skills. I am certified to tutor a wide variety of subjects, though I am very passionate about English, Public Speaking, and elementary level subjects (Phonics and Math). I believe that the ability to utilize the spoken and written word is essential to function in society and that there is no limit to what can...

...I also worked at a local Community Center tutoring elementary school children and have wanted to continue working with children ever since. I encountered many different types of learners and have consequently developed many creative ways to help teach and explain. The children would bring whatever homework they were assigned that day and we would...

...in Malawi. I taught Math, Physics, and Chemistry with a focus on critical thinking and study skills in an underserved rural secondary school. I especially enjoyed teaching math because it was a language my students and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often times my students would come to me and...

I believe that each student has the potential to succeed. By teaching the fundamentals and constantly encouraging progress and effort, any student can learn any topic.

...emphasis in English and plan to eventually teach in high schools here in Chicago. Part of what I love about teaching is learning form my students. They might not know it, but I learn as much from them as they do from me. It really is the best job that anyone could ever have.... Learning is a complex process that requires one to interact with scholastic materials in a personal, meaningful way. An educators goal is not to disseminate information, but rather to act as a guide for the learner, illuminating the possible paths that they may take in order to achieve the skills and knowledge they wish to master.

...and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable of reaching their goals. Teaching students organization skills and personal responsibility is a central part of my tutoring sessions!

...desired classes, but I have also directly tutored students to 4s and 5s on Biology AP exams. Much of my style is student oriented and can change due to their strengths. I use approachable metaphors and similes to connect the student to the material especially as I focus on more abstract subjects from our day-to-day...

...of St. Francis. I have taught as a substitute teacher, and as a Tour Guide at ButterPrint farm in Monee, Illinois, I taught students covering the 1910 Museum, the Prairie Tour, and the Nature Museum. Whether it involved new automotive technology features or capturing best practices for knowledge-sharing databases, I have always been passionate about...

...teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to tutor. I often find that we can get a quantum leap in performance if we...