Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to...

...learning experiences that are relevant to the student and the material at hand. While both science and math-based classes are my specialty, I also have a strong handle on the ACT. The ACT can be a deciding factor when your application passes through the admissions committee and a high score can help you to achieve...

...local nearby elementary school. In this program, athletes from our team go to the school for an hour a week to offer help in reading or math. The teachers and athletes all responded positively to the experience and the mentoring program is continuing this year. In addition to my love of tutoring, I also have...

...I've had to write papers, crunch numbers, and study for everything from the ACT to the LSAT. Now, I've got a Masters degree and am on my way to law school. I have experience working with everyone from kids to grad students and want to help people find the learning style that works best for...

...Spanish, French, Reading, and Writing (including ACT Test Prep). My favorite subjects work on are Essay Editing and Psychology, but any subject can be fun! My tutoring style is best described as a relaxed environment so that the student can learn at a pace that best fits their abilities. I love to work with students...

...Getting the answer wrong or even a bad grade is such a great tool for learning if you stay engaged and you know it does not define your abilities nor intelligence! Let's work together! I believe learning is much more effective, memorable, and productive when you have an ally or teammate. Finally, I love seeing...

...I also helped friends in college with lower level math and all levels of geography. I graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Geography, and feel most comfortable tutoring in this subject. I also feel comfortable with ACT prep across all subjects although I do not use a specific strategy as they never...

...My favorite subject has always been math, so I love to tutor all ages in mathematics - Algebra being the most fun! Besides my specific love of math, working with elementary-aged students is my first passion, and I particularly enjoy helping students improve their reading ability. I engage all my students in experiences that connect...

...I am strongest in the areas of English, essay writing, and ACT prep and prefer to tutor these subjects but I am willing and able to tackle other subjects as well. My favorite thing to do is to get students laughing while they learn so studying turns into more than an obligation. I have found...

...teach foreign language in the most successful way possible. All of these experiences have led me to the place where I can be an effective tutor for students from kindergarten through adulthood. I truly love language; it is incredibly valuable, and I love to teach it, but I hope to help anyone who I can...

...and to execute problems quickly and efficiently, and I love the moment when something clicks. I've been tutoring for over a decade from helping Physics peers with homework and general topics, Spanish and psychology students with tackling difficult topics that I had covered in the past, third and fourth graders and help them with their...

...seemingly difficult topics and explaining them in a logical fashion while emphasizing the basics every step of the way. I find that students' frustration with a concept generally stems from uncertainty regarding how to organize many intersecting ideas. Nothing makes me more proud then watching a student master a formerly daunting topic. When I'm not...

...classroom I received my Masters in Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. I now work for a STEM non-profit, combining my passion for education with my skills in public relations. My most treasured moments in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn...

...at different strategies to approaching the subject material. I have come to understand that a great tutor is someone who can understand how a particular student learns and who works to explain the concept in a manner that encourages learning rather than tedious memorization. I believe I am aptly capable of doing so. Outside of...

...hard and were able to accomplish an average of 1.5 years' growth in one academic year. After three years in the classroom, I decided to further my own education. For a time I considered law school, and it was during this time that I studied for and took the LSAT, scoring in the 90th percentile....

...find ways around his or her difficulties. And then there was the reward of the student actually gaining knowledge and understanding of a topic. There was always a good feeling when a student comes to me for assistance, confused after a class, and leaves our session saying something to the effect of, "Wow, that's not...

...English, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I try to give students the confidence needed in themselves to find success and joy in their learning. In my spare...

...and K 12 students English as a second language, along with tutoring students in essay writing for college admissions. "If we give our children sound self-love, they will be able to deal with whatever life puts before them." Bell Hooks, Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom It is my understanding of my...

...studying positive psychology and Middle Eastern governments. I hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a few months ago and I am familiar with the test's altered protocol. In addition to majors and minors, I...

...possible for your child. Some quick qualifications listed below. Qualifications: 4 years of teaching experience 4 years of coaching 4 years tutor experience Masters In Kinesiology and Physiology PE and Health certification K-12 Math 5-9th grade certification NAIA Scholar Athlete undergrad basketball - 3.8 GPA Magna Cum Laude undergrad Judson University Basketball Team 4 yr...