Award-Winning Executive Functioning Tutors in Chicago, IL

...Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum 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...

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.

...with learning and help students relate the subject matter to real life situations for better retention. At home I love spending time with my 3 boys. A few things we like to do are go for bike rides, read books and go to the park. I also love running and reading a good book.

...everything from beginning sounds to algebra to how to write an amazing personal narrative. My belief as an educator is to focus on the individual interests and talents of the students and then tailor the lessons so that they are the most appropriate for the learner. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga, exploring...

...the classroom is a gym. This is a place to practice the skills that will be demonstrated in the workplace or academic environment. Most importantly, students are more comfortable with making mistakes in my courses. I create an atmosphere where mistakes can be corrected by the student through revision of writing assignments. My open door...

...a wide range of nuclear waste management, nanomaterial, and nanomedicine fields. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, physics, biology, and math. In my experience helping struggling students is a matter of time and mentoring before they dominating a topic. I am a strong believer in preparing students...

...teaching philosophy: keep every lesson as interesting and fun as possible. I believe that doing so will allow my students to genuinely enjoy our lessons, allowing them to achieve their academic goals. Because much of my tutoring over the past three years has been focused on ACT/SAT preparation, I have a great success rate when...

...come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1 gives me the opportunity to deeply differentiate to my students' specific needs. I have experience teaching students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. As I create lessons, the focal...

...to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real...

...B.A. in Political Science and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve...

...way of connecting with students. I have worked with students who are struggling to understand very difficult course material in Biochemistry, Calculus 3 and electromagnetism in Physics. I have also worked with younger students in spelling, addition, subtraction and forming basic sentences. They don't call me "Coach" in the Georgia Tech Athletic Association Learning Center...

...the Rancocas Creek Watershed, taught in the classroom and educational workshops on a variety of environmental issues, and trained citizen volunteers of all ages in the science of stream monitoring. In college, I was a member of the ROTC program. Upon graduation, I was commissioned as an officer in the Army. My military stint included...

...and Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and obtained my J.D. from Emory University School of Law. I enjoyed helping students to achieve their greatest academic potential. As such, I have been tutoring students in addition to my job as a full time attorney practicing in a midsize firm. I am well versed with various...

...wife and two children at home. Luckily, my instructor took time to encourage and show me how education could change my life. I completed my A.A.S. at age 33. I was then blessed to find a tutor/mentor at work who continually encouraged me. I ultimately received a Bachelor’s in Business Administration at age 43 and...

...the cornerstones of a solid education, an education that leads our upcoming generations to success. In my freetime, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our dogs, exploring the city of Boston, traveling New England and spending time outdoors. I like to spend my time reading, exploring the world of gluten-free foods, capturing life...

...to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I...

...companies such as Sylvan Learning and At Home Academy. I am from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and I miss the south! Upon graduating from SIU, I will be moving to Houston, Texas. I love teaching and helping others learn new concepts and ideas. I feel that I am a skilled tutor in that I am able...

...year of the doctoral program in Organizational Behavior at Washington University in St. Louis, Olin School of Business. I have acted as a tutor and a mentor throughout my education and my business career, with students of all ages and backgrounds. My teaching philosophy is that I am a coach whose role is to understand...

...learning has been difficult. I want to help! I have been told I am funny and easy to talk with so I have that going for me aside from being an English and special education teacher. Additionally, I also am TEFL endorsed and enjoy teaching all ages as each age has something to teach me...

...capacity. I have been teaching Masters level business courses for Davenport University since 2008; with most of my classes online. I usually teach finance classes but I have also taught management, economics, and marketing. I love helping my students learn, grow, and succeed. However this doesn't just involve conveying the information from the classroom; it...