Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Darien, IL

...mathematics for 6 years (high school and college). I have a great love for learning and teaching. I enjoy helping others further their education and reach their academic goals. I feel that everyone is capable of learning and I am able to help students at each step in the learning process. My other hobbies include...

...meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington University, and I am currently earning my Ph.D. in urban education policy studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Professionally, I have worked in various...

...MA in Women's and Gender Studies, my thesis entitled "Building Community with Students in Women's and Gender Studies Classes: Workshops for Cultivating Power-Awareness, Accountability, and Collectivity." I still use this work I've built volunteering with my local night school program as the Facilitation Team lead. Looking forward on collaborating on your work with writing, literature,...

...was an editor for a high school English Composition Class. This involved reading the assigned topics along with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the...

...a college administrative position by day. For a number of years now, I have enjoyed tutoring students in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing. I have a passion for the written word because I feel it...

...and Science for students from elementary to middle school. Summer is also a fantastic time to explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career Planning (including guidance on college admissions papers), Self-Reflection, and Mindfulness can provide valuable guidance for students thinking...

...so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to...

...due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my job is to help students tap into their incredibly unique potential. This means that I will work to help students complete their assigned material with their previously gained knowledge and current, relevant interests. Who wants...

...I left a corporate law career to study food science. Suddenly back in undergraduate classes again, I had to brush up on my test taking and study skills. The program was so interesting I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Based on my undergrad performance and my GRE scores I obtained a full scholarship for...

...and most of my work has encompassed academia. From the time I was in middle school, I began tutoring my peers in small groups after-school. This was the start of path as a supplemental educator: classroom setting tutoring in high school, working at a tutoring center my senior year, and providing in-home private tutoring throughout...

...and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their...

...experience. I have an exceptional ability to teach math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from...

...nurtures the person, not just the mind, and I see that as my tutoring goal. Getting to know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of trust is established, only then can true learning occur. My whole-student education strategy adapts to match him/her where they are in their...

...B.A from the University of Chicago in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Classics and I most recently finished a year abroad at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's International Acting MA. Above all, I believe in the power of words. If you ever want to talk Greek mythology, Shakespeare, or Dungeons and...

...as a tutor and teacher. This is the level of passion, expertise, and hard work that I will deliver to your students. I truly believe that no child should be left behind when it comes to mathematics. For this reason, I have dedicated my life to searching for and implementing the best training methodology, tutoring...

...anthropologist mom was Education Director. Since early childhood, I've been immersed in multicultural and ELL education. I've devoted my personal and professional time to diversity and storytelling, starting at public TV station WETA in my hometown outside Washington, D.C., where I certified as a trainer with Sesame Streets Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity...

...worked extensively as a tutor among high school age students during my time as an upperclassman. I specialize in literature, language arts, and writing. Currently, I hold a job as a Peer Writing Tutor at DePaul University's Center for Writing-based Learning. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to share my passion for learning and...

a dedicated, distinguished, determined educator who is committed to excel as a caring creator and guider of meaningful learning experiences for students with individualized educational needs.

...a lot about the math education process in all of this time. Most of the time, math class struggles are due to gaps in learning from previous year's math classes. Math really builds on itself from year to year. My philosophy is to help with any homework that is due, and then spend any remaining...

...in age from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade, from basic reading to Calculus BC. Irrespective of age, the focus remains the same: to help students enjoy the work so much, the barely know they're working! I love seeing students find excitement and understanding in a subject that they had previously written off as boring and/or impossible....