Award-Winning English Tutors in Lemont, IL

...trajectory of their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives...

...or equations might help somebody in the short term, but understanding why that word means what it means, or what an equation is actually depicting is worth the extra effort. Besides test-prep I think I can be a great help in writing and editing, as I have experience in everything from short, timed essays such...

...Simply put, I try to make learning and assignments not feel like a chore and pay attention to respond to the personality of the student so they feel that I am personally invested in their successes. For the past two years, I have been working in spinal cord injury research. Outside of academics and work,...

...tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs and goals of the student. I look forward to...

...of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in...

...most passionate about English, Reading and English As A Second Language. Some of the ESL students that I tutored had significant improvement in their reading scores after only six weeks of tutoring. Coming from a family that emphasized the importance of education, I have always greatly valued education and feel that my own education has...

...am very patient with my students, so they do not feel frustrated. The students I tutor have improved their grades by at least one letter grade and beyond. We set goals together that the student will work towards achieving. Furthermore, I have also done ACT/ SAT test prep to prepare students for the rigor of...

...understanding how they study best. I tailor my teaching style and methods to each individual, and sometimes I find that the most effective way to learning is to have the student teach it back to me. I always end up learning a lot in unexpected ways from my students, and that's why I love tutoring.

...to the Spanish I learned at home. I strongly believe that language is the key to exploring ourselves and our world. Through unlocking a child’s natural curiosity and expressiveness though language, I believe academics and socio-emotional achievement is possible for all kids. I also have a personal interest in literature, creative writing, and other expressive...

...variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences.