Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Hazel Crest, IL

...in urban secondary charter schools. It is my goal to design engaging curricula and educational experiences that encourage rigor, a love for learning, and a quest for innovation. A recent client earned a perfect score on the HSPT and others have seen growth both in their knowledge of Math & Science skills as well as...

...math, coding, and preparation for standardized tests. I am especially interested in tutoring for Python coding, math, and test prep. As a self-taught coder, I am especially excited to see other people succeed in the field of Python. As somebody who had to learn to love math, I am excited to see students understand the...

...in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University in Middle-Level Education and Elementary Education, with minors in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and Math and Science Concepts. I am designated as "highly qualified" by the state of Illinois to teach mathematics, science, social sciences, and...

...for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong...

...Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor,...

...3rd and 4th grade English, Literature, and Write, and 6th-8th grade Literature, Social Science, Mathematics, and Test Prep. While I have experience with a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and Literature. Test Prep is also a wonderful time of expanding how students think and a great opportunity for encouragement and fun....

...is my sincere desire to continue to add value to the world 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...

...in Creative Writing. I have completed Continuing Education at Northwestern and Stanford Universities. I'm a professional features writer and arts reviewer. I've edited Perspective design journal and Reed literary magazine, and have performed memoir essays Ive written on Chicago Public Radio. I know there is no better, nor more crucial, calling than helping kids to...

...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 ensure that others are optimizing their educational experience. I encourage students to dig deep and form original ideas, rather than taking shortcuts. This way, lessons have a meaningful and lasting impact.

...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. When not tutoring, I work as a professional actor and theatre teacher in the Chicago Area. I also cook, jog, and stare wistfully at Lake Michigan, pretending to still live in California....

...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 time covering concepts from previous years that may need some strengthening. For example...simpliyfing fractions will be difficult if you don't know your multiplication/division...

...service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary school students, and eventually rose to manage the program. Although I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my...

...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 learning development. Therefore it is, intrinsically, a student-centered approach that is unique to the individual. My method is to engage the learner...

...Angeles-born Chicago resident, working actor, dramaturg, classicist and all-around academic. I love language in all its forms, whether it be written or spoken, living or dead, poetry or prose. I have a B.A from the University of Chicago in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Classics and I most recently finished a year...

...keep learning. I also enjoy tutoring en Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so...

...alike: I've taught in college-preparatory high schools, developed curriculum for national nonprofits, and designed one-on-one tutoring plans for students ranging from advanced learners to those seeking targeted support. I bring a calm, structured, and student-centered approach to every sessionhelping students build confidence, sharpen their critical thinking, and reach ambitious academic goals. Whether your child is...

...I love anything math and science related as well as Spanish, which I studied for 5 years from eighth grade until my senior year in high school. Along with Spanish, I have a real passion for calculus and physics. Aside from academics, I have logged more than 500 community service hours in various mission trips...

...tutor and a regular teacher since 1996 when I became a university student. I liked to help students have interest in learning, especially science. I like it when my students feel free to ask me any questions in and out of the learning process. Great rapport makes one a good tutor. I have taught general...

...who cares deeply about student success and individual growth. I am a creative worker who excels in motivating and inspiring others, and who is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill...

...After School Tutoring and Writing Project. I am also a writer and editor, and writing is one of my favorite subjects to tutor because I love helping students master the craft themselves and seeing their writing improve. I believe in working very interactively with students in order to help them discover ways to solve new...