Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Oak Forest, IL

...like it in the future. Minimizing students' bafflement in encounters with math or complicated verbal reasoning questions, and replacing it with a spirit of 'you got this' is part of a successful tutoring experience. I see no better tool for intellectual exploration than guided conversation. Learning is best framed as dialogue, not as a one...

...of University of Phoenix. I have a Masters in Special Education and have been teaching various grades from PK-12 for over 20 years. I teach all subjects, but I am passionate about math, social science and writing. I have helped my students write poetry books. I was introduced to poetry when I was younger and...

...methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative artist, so I can also help you with essays and research papers. I have been a public speaking coach for years, so I'm...

...is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are what motivate me to do my job and put a smile on my face every day.... I believe in using constructivist methods in my teaching, which means that students are actively involved in what they're learning. Through my teaching, I've...

...in the classroom (or tutoring session) since creative thinking is the root of good problem solving skills. I love teaching, I love creating new lessons and the experience of being able to show someone something new about the world is about the most fun and rewarding thing I've ever done with my life.... I believe that education is about preparing students for the world they are about to enter into through the teaching of skills and...

...disinterested 8th grade boys in my class last year who I inspired to be passionate about poetic techniques. I used their passion for basketball and their passion for rap music, and developed a unit that had them begging for more lessons and acing all of my tests! Learning can be more fun than many people...

...eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and 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...

...to help anyone in my care realize their true potential in any endeavor they seek to take on. I am especially well versed in the English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. I have other areas of interest and expertise as well - from the academic to the creative ends of the spectrum. But...

...as they have creative minds and I think it is an honor to be able to help them develop into the best forms of themselves through learning. I have volunteered for multiple summers being a teaching assistant for Spirit Camp at Holy Family Parish, mainly working with children ages 2-10. I have also tutored elementary...

...classes more interesting. I frequently provided one-on-one tutoring after class during all the years at Triton. This was done mostly for math, Word and Excel. I have been at Logic One robots since 2006, providing training in robot use for different levels of staff in manufacturing plants. This work has alternated between full-time and part-time,...

...UK, and have also 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've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

I'm an actuary born and raised in Illinois. I went to school in Chicago and majored in Applied Mathematics. I have learned the value of learning the lessons of those that have traveled paths before me. I hope to carry their tradition. For fun, I play strategy games and ultimate frisbee.

...am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow the ideas of my fellow classmates. I love assisting others in the development...

...I set out to forge a new path for myself in the virtual classroom so that I could focus on engaging with young people on topics that I care deeply about: language and literature. Over the course of my career, I have worked with students from all walks of life and delight in the exchange...

...a Mathematics teacher. I have taught Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with Trigonometry. During college, I also tutored English as a Second Language to adult learners. I am fluent in Spanish and learned a bit of French. I am passionate in tutoring in any concept that I am familiar with because I truly believe...

...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 teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of these areas, I'm your guy!

...summer! We are now waiting for grandkids to start arriving:) I have recently started gardening again and I also like to make soap in my spare time. I have been working in the field of education for the past ten years, and I have taught at elementary, middle and high school levels. My favorite subject...

...experience in most of all was writing. This continued in my professional career. While not a formal part of my job description, I have been assisting business people with their writing for over twenty years - everything from proposals to resumes and executive communications. A part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating...

...I have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging...