Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...me to really get to know my students and see their unique perspective on a topic. My teaching method is very student specific. I talk to the student and figure out what learning style they work best with and I go from there. My goal is to help the student to reach their goal. I love working with kids; in my free time I babysit my two nephews and I also coach travel softball. I...

Hello! I am a recent college graduate with a passion for teaching students and ensuring that everyone I interact with enters their classroom or test with confidence and knowing that they have an understanding of what they are studying and an ability to achieve greatness!

...to not understand a concept at school, especially when it feels like everyone else understands it. For many years I struggled silently in school because I was afraid to ask for help. When I finally did get help, I enjoyed school more, got better grades and had more fun in class. It is my belief that every child is a learner, and that everyone should have equal access to education. No achievement is too small...

...science classrooms. I have a Master's in Education & Curriculum, a Master's in Educational Leadership, and a Master's in Literacy Education. I have worked as an Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for the past several years. My daily classes involve working with struggling readers as well as preparing students for the reading portion of the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. I also have extensive experience teaching students how to read text for information (non-fiction) and take effective...

...and Public Speaking. I am currently a tutor, a dance teacher, and a voice teacher. In my free time, I like to take dance classes, sing, play the violin, read, and golf! I love the arts and I love being outside. I have ample experience working with a wide age range of students. My top priority is making students feel comfortable by creating a positive and constructive learning environment. I look forward to being your...

I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...

...to calculus to even real analysis. I can also help people with topics in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and many programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and four years of Latin has given me a good grasp of English grammar. I want to give students intuition behind subjects, as I believe understanding will prove to be more beneficial than pure memorization.

...have taught English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the...

...my students getting excited about learning; I feel that same excitement as though it was me as a child again. It reminds me that I have imparted knowledge into each one of my students, whom I loved. I believe that all students have a right to learn. I believe that schools should be designed so that students, no matter their differences, stay intellectually challenged. Schooling should center on the goals of making students democratic citizens and...

...professor. I am most knowledgeable in: Ecology, Biology, Public Speaking, U.S. History, and Life Sciences. I am a very enthusiastic person and I strive to help others succeed. My teaching style is very flexible, but personally I like to use visuals when I teach. I believe that the best way for a student to learn a new subject is by reteaching the material, as it builds confidence. In my spare time I like to watch...

...Education Volunteer in Malawi. I taught Math, Physics, and Chemistry with a focus on critical thinking and study skills in an underserved rural secondary school. I especially enjoyed teaching math because it was a language my students and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often times my students would come to me and ask for extra practice problems. My experience in rural Malawi taught me the importance of QUALITY education and...

I am currently finishing my M.A. in English at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am excited to help you reach your goals-- whether that is preparation for testing, or working towards a better grade in a troubling class. I can't wait to work with you!... Let's get to know each other! What are your goals for tutoring? What are your ambitions? Do you have a certain college in mind? How can I help you make...

...an aspiring physician and love being able to help others. I hope through tutoring, I will be able to continue to help others in a setting outside the medical field! I graduated from Saint Louis University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and two minors in Biology and Health Care Ethics. During my time at SLU I also danced on a nationally competing Bollywood-Fusion Dance team, SLU Shakti, placing 4th (2017)...

...school, I also volunteered for over a year with Roses4Austin, which is an artistic after school program in the Austin neighborhood. Finally, I also enjoy dance and have assistant taught at Transcendance Studios in Oak Park, as well as taught a technique class to middle school aged dancers at Steppin' Out Dance Studio in Grinnell, Iowa. Please refer to my areas of expertise; I am enthusiastic to tutor in a variety of subject areas and...

...map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons to their needs. Although I enjoy writing and mathematics the most, I have a passion for physics, earth sciences, reading comprehension French and Japanese. I encourage students to find freedom in these subjects rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue. Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world....

...at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to helping students achieve their goals. In my free time, I enjoy running long distances and hanging out with my family.

...will be teaching 5th grade during the 2016-2017 school year. I enjoy to teach yourng students mathematic because I enjoy using manipulatives either virtual or tangible to help students learn. I have been involved with private tutoring for about six months now. This school year I have tutored students in groups of three. I am currently in the process of adding a mathematics endorsement to my teaching license. I will also be improving my practice...

...I think that my teaching experience is diverse enough to make virtually any subject - and any audience - within reach. My favorite areas, though, are those that are fundamental to everything else (in my opinion) - reading and writing. I finished a Masters in Reading Education at Olivet Nazarene University, and I am also a certified Reading Specialist. I hope to eventually pursue a doctorate and advanced research into the complex and changing intersections...

I'm a recent college graduate who specializes in writing and editing papers. Outside of writing and the humanities, I love math and science. When I'm not researching, reading books, or writing, I am hanging out with my dog and creating music somewhere.

...in Criminology and Psychology. Because of this, I consider myself an expert in any AP history, psychology, or government courses. These are subjects in which I am particularly passionate and continue to research. When it comes to tutoring, every student is different, especially when it comes to learning, which is why I take a highly adaptable approach to teaching others. As a student, I feel like learning from other students is one of the best...