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

...enough to make mistakes. I believe that patience and compassion are key in creating an academic environment in which students can excel. Independent thinking is also extremely crucial; it is important to recognize multiple approaches to learning and problem-solving and to be able to think critically and form ones own opinions. I tutor Spanish, English...

...I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning style. Experimenting with different approaches to learning, whether that be visual, auditory, or tactile- kinesthetic, enables the student to not only grasp the material, but also...

...students academic support including study skills, time management and basic legal analysis skills. For me, tutoring is about unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or...

...5th grade students, so I have had experience with all ages of children. Additionally, in college, I participate in a program called Each One Teach One. WashU has partnerships with St. Louis Public Schools and students to go schools once a week and tutor the kids as a way to give back to the community....

...the military. I attended college at Truman State University and received a BS in Biology. I mainly tutor Math and Science subjects, but have plenty of experience in teaching English/Reading, and even Arabic for anyone interested in learning. My teaching philosophy is to break down subjects to their simplest fundamentals to make it as easy...

...Work, and tutoring students from kindergarteners to adults, I am eager to assist others on their educational journey. I love finding creative methods that fit each of my student's personal learning styles, which means that I can make any subject, whether Writing, Reading, Editing, and Social Studies- particularly History and International Studies (my minors), and...

...me to be the best educator possible. I am a flexible and creative teacher who has worked with ESL students aged 5 through adult. Whether they are a newcomer just starting out in the language or a college student needing to brush up on academic English, I can create tailored lessons to meet each student...

...subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. While our tutoring time is important, there time a student spends after our sessions is equally as crucial. That is why I work with students to create comprehensive study plans so that they can continue to develop their skills on their own time.

You learn the way you learn, I am just here to give you tips and tricks to make it work for you. Education is important but learning is a lifelong journey of discovering the world around us.

...has been to prompt my students through discussion, using questions as much as concrete examples to promote understanding. Currently I work as the managing editor for the internationally acclaimed literary magazine Boulevard, where I spend a good chunk of my time selecting short fiction, essays and poetry for our pages. Then proofreading those same works...

...District teaching English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from K-12 and with students of different cultural backgrounds. I love helping students with Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math and anything else they would like help with! I find it valuable to take the time to make personal connections with every student.

...and design skills within a professional environment. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most experienced in writing, literature, and test prep. I strive to tailor my lessons to each student's specific learning style so that we can figure out new ways to approach difficult skills. This involves truly getting to know...

...tried my hand at both mountain biking and Frisbee golfing; while I enjoy both, I am not particularly good at either. I also read a fair amount and spend a lot of time with my family. Building strong relationships is of utmost importance to me, as strong positive relationships both give value to people and...

...understand concepts best so they can replicate this learning without my guidance. These skills are what makes a child efficient on a standardized test without being stressed, and that is what I believe I tutor best. I want to help my students reach their full potentials and become confident learners as much as I can,...

...to teaching college courses, I have worked as a tutor with another private tutoring company My favorite subjects to tutor are math, English, and speech, and I thoroughly enjoy helping students that may be struggling finally "get it." Outside of education, my hobbies include sports, reading and spending time with my family.

...have a wealth of knowledge about what colleges are looking for in a prospective student’s standardized test scores and personal essays. I hope to develop my students into critical thinkers that are able to tackle a question or essay prompt with confidence. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading and taking advantage of all...

...vast majority of my classmates belonged to upper-middle class families. In sixth grade, I left my Jewish private school and I began my time as a student in the University City School District, or U-City, as it is known colloquially. U-City schools were vastly different from my Jewish school--they were poorly funded, consisted mostly of...

...high school English and have over 6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab in Los Angeles, founded by author Dave Eggers. I currently teach English as a Second Language with VIPKid to young students in China and I love it! I...

...learning and I'm ready to help you deepen your understanding of the content you're studying. I received my Bachelor's degree in Music Education and my Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. I taught music for 12 years and served students as an administrator for 2 years. I transitioned to a career in technology through...

...in Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. I have experience tutoring with the King County Library System as a substitute StudyZone tutor, and as a volunteer at multiple government schools in India. I tutor math, sciences, and programming (Java and MATLAB) mostly, but am also proficient with IB core requirements and courses. I believe in strengthening...