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

...own. Understanding this importance in the work of education and the vast ripple effects of fair or poor education fills me with passion. I believe the system of education is a powerful and crucial one and I'm excited to continue my journey in education as a tutor who is committed to building relationships and bolstering...

...key to assisting students in their learning is linking new information to their background knowledge and building on what they already know. Another keys are thinking outside of the box, creativity, and encouragement to aid in learning. The most important key to me is finding what works for each student and giving them confidence in...

...method of testing. My passion is helping people with ADD/ADHD, something I initially struggled with in school. In the past ten years, I have developed so many coping mechanisms and learning strategies/techniques to overcome my own personal disability and enjoy helping others who suffer from the same kinds of learning deficits. Learning is much more...

...Education from Concordia University in Seward, NE. I would love to help you out with English and literature classes, as well as ACT writing prep! My goal as a tutor is to help you achieve your goals and develop a wider understanding of English Language Arts. I believe that this is best done by getting...

...in addition to running a bunch of my own, fun outdoor events. In terms of tutoring, I spent my first college semester at CircEsteem, teaching different Chicago students math through their "Circus-Based" curriculum. Now I'm happy to bring my knowledge and insight to Varsity Tutors, where I can hopefully be of use to students looking...

...helping. There are techniques that I use to problem-solve all the time because certain professors took the time with me. Those techniques are what I hope to pass on to fellow students. Currently, I mentor high school students interested in the medical field and volunteer in a student run clinic. When I have free time...

...on a certain topic, I like to assess the students knowledge on that topic at first. Using the assessment, I can find the students weaker areas on the topic and reinforce them. Doing this can lead to a more efficient tutoring session. At Saint Louis University, I participate in a lot of extracurriculars. I am...

I am a retired engineer who in a previous life taught in the Peace Corps, at a Junior High in St. Louis County, and several graduate and undergraduate level environmental classes at local universities. Since retiring, I have taught at a St. Louis Charter School.

...master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a belief that they can master what they must. I love being a part of student success! When I am not working with students, I am playing the piano and organ for my church,...

...students in the classroom, design fun messy exper tasks, and tutored other veteran college students in writing/history/etc. I've also helped prepare many successful entrance essays for college applicants. Currently senior status: BS Biology, BA Psychology Additional work and studies in intelligence, international relations (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan), conservation, professional writing, trauma and child advocacy studies, emergency medical services...

...school as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Most recently, I spent two years as an English Lecturer at the Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan. Because of the wonderful experiences I've had abroad, I am most passionate about teaching both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was...

I am a recent MA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm an effective communicator who thrives in both one-on-one and group settings, and as a teaching assistant, I have consistently been rated above both departmental and college-wide averages in every evaluation metric.

...the key to individual success in life. Education brings out our strengths and weaknesses and forces us to address both. One on one educational situations give a better opportunity to address both, and provides a more specific type of instruction. I believe these one-on-one sessions allows for the most powerful progress for an individual student....

...grow. I love working with people and being a part of the "aha moment." I am currently a sophomore at Saint Louis University studying Biomedical Engineering. I was a graduate of Lindbergh High School. I tutor a variety of elementary school subjects but am also willing to tutor ACT reading, science, and math. I love...

...2008-2009 Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year. I was also a successful student averaging a 3.4 GPA in my undergraduate program at Southeast Missouri State University. I successfully taught and earned a 4.0 GPA in my masters program in two years at Missouri Baptist University. When I am not taking care of my new...

Saint Louis University 4th year Occupational Therapy student dedicated to providing the highest level of service to each student. Patient tutor who believes in the power of adaptation and learning.

...advising. Before beginning my undergraduate degree in theatre arts at the University of Zimbabwe, I worked as a teaching assistant in various schools to gain experience. A few years later, I completed my post-graduate educationdiploma in English and performing arts at Zimbabwe Open University. With these credentials, I was hired as an English and Theatre...

I have been a TA for both introductory and advanced level biology classes at the University of Missouri Columbia for the last five years. I have taught hundreds of students on a one on one basis and enjoy helping them find their own internal logic that helps them best understand the material.

...fostering literacy and communication skills, particularly in subjects such as Adult Literacy, College English, and High School Writing. I believe in tailoring my teaching approach to meet individual student needs, breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps to ensure they feel successful and confident. My experience teaching at various universities and in corporate environments has...

...University of Minnesota with a bachelors in Economics, Political Science, and Global Studies. I focus on subjects in the social sciences, predominantly economics and history. My philosophy towards teaching is that if you can't explain it to your grandmother then you either don't have information mastered or you're ineffectively communicating it. In my free time...