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

...grammar. As an editor I particularly enjoyed helping new journalists improve their writing skills, which sparked my interest in tutoring students in writing, English and reading. Reading goes hand in hand with writing; it is key to succeeding in school and in life. Each student is unique and learns best in different ways. I will...

...have experienced all of the frustrations that accompany the pursuit of academic excellence. As a result, patience and understanding is at the foundation of my teaching philosophy. Overall, I seek to help students challenge themselves, become self-motivated and satisfy the thirst for knowledge that lives within all of us! Whenever there is free time, I...

...well, especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as well as with below-average, typical, and high-achieving students. I love working with students to realize their full potential in subjects that may have previously been considered boring or challenging. In my free time, I enjoy spending...

...have done pre-med student observations in cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. I enjoy teaching and tutoring students of all levels from K-12 to college. I am an experienced and effective tutor with special interests in Spanish and French, the arts, cultures, math, science, English composition, and reading. I believe...

...courses specializing in 2D and 3D design. I have also tutored students in woodworking, ceramics, and figure drawing. In my personal practice I focus mainly on fibers and ceramics. I have exhibited my work across the country including New York City and Chicago. I am passionate about craft, creative exploration, problem solving, and research. While...

...Writing, English and Social Studies. I believe a firm foundation in these areas build confidence. I want students to know they can reach for the stars and can tackle any subject. My teaching philosophy is centered in the belief that every student deserves to feel that they can achieve whatever they set out to achieve...

...There has always been an excellent rapport between my students and with their parents. We work together for the success of the child. I have also written a book! With others, I have established a not-for-profit organization to help people with mental illness get the treatment they need. We do a lot of public speaking...

...to tutor in Language Arts, Literature and ACT Prep in the areas of Language Arts, Reading, and Writing. I love to tutor both subjects as both subjects are equally endearing to me. I really have no preference, and always have great enthusiasm for both. In my spare time, I love spending time with my husband,...

...specifically to several Spanish speaking countries, the most recent once being Cuba. I not only have mechanical skill with Spanish, I have a profound love for Spanish and Latin American culture. As a result I have an unyielding passion and excitement for the language. In the Fall semester of my senior year, I studied abroad...

...of them initially view language arts as a chore. I really enjoy helping people find joy and satisfaction in reading and writing, strengthening the foundational skills that make the process pleasurable and even profound. I work with all of my students and clients to make the process of reading, writing, and public speaking less intimidating....

...essays have been published in their annual journal of excellent student work. I have maintained a 3.5 GPA while working and caring for my two-year-old daughter. I have written three novels and won an award for a short story, as well as interning at St. Louis based publishers. I enjoy board games, bad movies, and...

...and have fun with those challenges. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about writing and reading. When I don't have my nose in a book, I enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle (running, dog-walking, basketball and softball) and engaging in various arts and crafts, like woodworking and sewing.

...passionate subject to teach is the English language. It is truly amazing seeing students advance and reach their language and academic goals. Teaching is my greatest passion and I hope to make it easier for all my students to learn in a tangible way! In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, writing, cooking, and composing...

...also interested in art history, philosophy, biology, and literature as well. I think that the most effective way to learn about a particular subject is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to truly understand and interact with information...

...gravitated towards that profession because of its education and fount of knowledge, not because of the medicine. I am now obtaining my Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education English and my Master's in Education, so that I may share my love of learning (and of teaching) to my future students. I am in my last semester,...

...a tutor, I helped a diverse group of students improve their writing both face-to-face and online, so I am well equipped to conduct tutoring session in a variety of ways. I also got the privilege of working with many types of writing including essays, applications, journal articles, and even some creative writing. I am excited...

...I have tutored children and adults for about 2 years on and off. I have worked with children for 10+ years and lived in Argentina and Colombia for extended periods of time. I like to focus on the student's interests and intertwine those interests into the subject material. Thank you for your time!

My passion is to teach students who may be struggling in their coursework, and I'm willing to help with the greatest of knowledge and skills to teach all my students exceptionally. ... My teaching philosophy is to never give up and always to try your best.... Show myself as a nice person.... By helping them think in ways never imagined before.

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...moved to Spain to teach English for two years. I was lucky enough to travel extensively throughout my time in Europe, and learned a lot of cultural life-lessons. I currently tutor psychology, biology, life sciences, anatomy, physiology, Spanish 1-4, geography, and study skills. My favorite subjects to teach are anatomy and physiology because they are...