Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Chatham, IL

...and Math) studies. I make a special effort to help each of my students acquire a thorough understanding of the terminology specific to STEM topics as I believe that mastering the language of Science and Mathematics is a large part of mastering the entire topic. The teacher who is wise does not bid you enter...

...science. I have been teaching for 3 years in a traditional classroom and also have experience as an outdoors educator. I think teaching works best when the teacher has time to get to know how the student learns and introduce them to concepts in a variety of ways. I am a certified science and middle...

...which rarely resembles what we learned as children. I know what parents expect from the tutors they entrust their children with and the anticipated outcomes they seek. As a teacher, specifically a Special Education Teacher, I have had the extensive experience across content areas and grade levels in modifying and adapting curriculum (including Common Core)...

...up in Southern California, and I have lived in the Northwest for seven years. I enjoy tutoring Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different...

...have tutored a variety of ages and subjects, ranging from third grade math to college level languages. I have worked with students with learning disabilities as well as with high-achieving college students just wanting to get straight A’s. I am a native speaker of Spanish, but I’ve also enjoyed studying and tutoring French and Latin....

...are navigating the college admissions process, including college applications and financial aid. As a tutor, I am very patient and encouraging, and look for creative ways to engage my students in learning. I believe that every student has the potential to shine if given the right attention, and I am particularly driven to help any...

...in a one-on-one setting. I think the most important part of teaching in any environment is the ability to look at, and explain, problems/questions/subjects in a variety of ways and discover what works best for the student. It is usually possible to make even the most mundane subjects or test preparations interesting (and, *gasp*, even...

...minored in during college. I believe that curiosity is the most important ingredient in learning. As a tutor, I ask questions to help students come to right answers on their own, and I show students how to ask their own questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that help them continue learning...

...years, so I have worked with students to help them through all sorts of challenging concepts. My teaching style is flexible: I have training in the Montessori style and plenty of experience prepping students for end-of-grade tests. I will work with you on specific test-related strategies if that's what you need, and I also use...

...problem solving. I did a lot of it as an undergraduate at the University of Washington. As a tutor, I believe that test preparation is a solvable problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be...