Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...Reading! One of my own cherished memories growing up was watching "Reading Rainbow." One of the most satisfying things to witness is when someone realizes they have new skills in sounding out words (ESL/elementary reading) or now-found confidence to take on the ACT! I do appreciate the learning styles of children as I currently share...

...discuss and debate the meaning of literature, and I am a professional writer with seven published books. The written word is powerful, and I enjoy teaching students how to use words. I anxiously await working with you and helping you become a better writer and help you better comprehend the written language. I hope to...

...from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I have experience tutoring all ages of students. I have previously worked with elementary and middle school students, in a variety of topics, and know the importance of making learning fun. I also specialize in reading, english, essay editing, and verbal reasoning at all age levels including grad level preparation....

...have trouble working through on their own. Everyone learns differently and there is a way to teach everyone once you breakdown the information to its most basic concepts and build up from there. I am sure that together we can set you on the right path to understanding the subject matter at hand.

...textbooks. Before taking on my current role as a mid-level school administrator, I taught communication arts for six years to grades 5-12. During my years in the classroom, I realized that teaching communication arts is so much more than helping students become better readers and writers. We interact with the world around us through communication....

...of the humanities since 1993, when I enrolled at Blackburn College, a tiny midwestern liberal arts school in the middle of a corn field. As I studied history, literature, and philosophy, played soccer, acted in various plays, and met people from around the world, I developed a lifelong love of learning that continues to this...

...of Arts degree in Mathematics from Webster University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a Certificate in Business Administration from Saint Louis University. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in Mathematics from Harris-Stowe State College. I came to St. Louis from New Jersey on a full...

...and intelligently offer your opinions. I can help you learn to communicate and get your ideas expressed in many areas - these include Presentation Development and Delivery, Public Speaking, Speech & Project Coaching, Business Writing, Academic Writing, Script Writing, and Project Reporting. I am a Certified Master Trainer, Instructional Designer, and Performance Coach with an...

...and historical contexts gives students a concrete way to understand the lessons. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge in other situations. Teaching someone to use knowledge, rather than just to regurgitate it, is the hallmark of true learning. It's like teaching a man to fish.

My goals is to help my student think and gain confidence in what they do and to be passionate about their work and feel proud of their achievements. My role will be to empower my students to achieve things they did not think possible.

...at the high-school and college levels. Simply put, I love the English language, and I have devoted my professional and creative lives to it. I believe that English composition is an art and a science, and it requires mechanical knowledge and intuition. I believe that both can be taught. I love to teach, and I...

Every student is capable of succeeding in school. Often, they are not given the necessary attention to find the method of instruction that works best for them. I take it as a personal quest to find the way to make learning feel less intimidating and more achievable.