Award-Winning English Tutors in Prospect Heights, IL

...tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren’t simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own. Outside of academia, I love to sing. I’m classically...

...and select IB subjects). I also have experience tutoring graduate students with ESL. I love getting to know my students and 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...

...organization that serves high school students in the CPS system through an after school program. I love working with students and I feel that I have a wide range of knowledge and advice to offer to the success of students on my community. Some of my interests include riding motorcycles, hiking, camping, volunteering, going to...

...the ability to utilize the spoken and written word is essential to function in society and that there is no limit to what can be achieved with strong communication skills. My teaching philosophy is that any student can learn and that education does not have to be boring! Teaching requires discovering the student's strengths and...

...our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the...

...I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a problem. My education has provided me with expertise in the biological sciences, medicine, math, statistics, english, writing, and test preparation, among other subjects. I have experience teaching and tutoring people from...

...programs, German curricula, and language programs at the college level. I was born and raised in Chicago, but my German is fluent and native-level, which can be really helpful to students whose first language is English: I can explain the nuances of German to them by using comparative examples from their own language. I'm prepared...

...mechanics of any language are complex and at times confusing. Also, what sounds best is not always correct. I love to help my students reach their goal of having excellent skills in both English and Spanish. Another subject I enjoy is math up to pre-algebra. When I was in school, math was a struggle for...

...Evanston Township High School has given me excellent experience working with students and helping them through challenges. I especially enjoy tutoring students in US History, World History, and Civics/Political Science. As a passionate writer, I also have experience coaching students to improve their writing and editing skils, for college essays or their own coursework. When...

...a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s...