Award-Winning History Tutors in Beach Park, IL

...University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to...

...students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. Deciphering grammar in both English and Spanish is not always easy. The mechanics of any language are complex and at times confusing. Also, what sounds best is not always correct. I love to help my students reach...

...in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed, and if those rules and operating procedures are followed, you can improve your scores. This all boils down down to what the student wants from the test and the following school...

...week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On the weekend you might find me running with my dog, playing board games with my daughters, snowboarding, or just hanging out with a book. I love learning new languages and am working on a comedy script. I hope I can help you reach new heights...

...tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program...

...an algebra problem and is obviously hesitant to put their pencil to paper, then the most appropriate thing to do is to ask them why they are hesitant rather than tell them the first step. By creating a dialogue the path to self-discovery and confidence is open and ready to be traversed.... The most effective form of teaching comes from creating a free space where a student feels comfortable asking questions and is excited to learn the material. I've found that this sort of relationship is most easily developed when tutoring sessions are approached as a dialogue, rather than a lecture. When a student feels that they are diving into a subject with someone as their guide, rather than holding on for the ride as they attempt speed down avenues of thought after their instructor, they take some measure of ownership in their learning. The goal is that instead of being flooded with feelings of fear and uncertainty, when a student does not entirely grasp a subject, they should feel a budding excitement at the prospect of acquiring and mastering some new piece of knowledge.

...business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor...

...children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being...

...Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to be part of the process. In addition to high school AP courses and test prep, I have taken college level multivariable calculus, linear algebra, physics electricity/magnetism and mechanics,...

...years. I tutor a number of subjects, but I am most excited about English, Literature, and Spanish. I love helping students who are frustrated by the reading and writing portions of tests approach them from a different angle and overcome their anxieties about the testing process. I firmly believe in tailored, communicative teaching, working with...