
Katherine: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...and then create a plan for the remainder of our time together. It's always my goal to make the best use of your time, so I encourage students to tell me what they'd like to work on. This not only ensures that the lesson is relevant, but also allows the student to take ownership of...
Education & Certification
University of Tulsa - Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education
Fordham University - Master of Arts, English

Bob: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
Teaching is one thing, but learning is another. My focus is on the student's learning. * Degree in math and masters in business from the University of Chicago. * In addition to a full-time job in computers, I taught adult evening classes at Lindenwood in math, computer science and statistics in the 1980's and 90's....
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Brian: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...school until midnight most Thursdays. One such night, as I took a break outside, I considered that I might want to return one day as a teacher. So, I stored that thought in the recesses of my mind for a while. I entered college thinking I'd be a doctor; after a few semesters of biology and...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities

Linda: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...bring to my encounters in the classroom and to individualized tutoring. Learning can be serious, rigorous, rewarding, challenging, and successful. It can also incorporate a lighthearted touch with a good dose of humor and fun. I grew up in the St. Louis area in Olivette and raised my family in St. Louis City and University...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
Webster University - Master of Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

Nathan: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...those moments came during one on one interaction and instruction times with students. Tutoring settings allow for not only intensive learning, but time to explain the background and importance of the task at hand. My education and experience with writing, editing, literature and grammar allow me to relate to most language arts situations, and working...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelors, English

Courtney: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...not the most common method of teaching mathematics and as a result, millions of young children struggle with math as they progress and the material builds upon itself. I love being able to break things down for the student and watch as the light bulb goes off when they final understand the concepts. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Robin: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...well as for most standardized tests. I LOVE to see a student go from "This is too hard" to "This isn't so bad!" I am a chemistry and math nerd who has also taken a few engineering classes. I have a B.S. in chemistry with a minor in mathematics and an M.S. in chemistry, both...
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Baylor University - Master of Science, Inorganic Chemistry

Katie: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...For four years after college I was an elementary and middle school special education teacher in the Chicago Public School system and at an independent charter school in Minneapolis, MN. During that time, I received my Masters of Education from National-Louis University. While I tutor in subjects like reading, phonics, social studies, and geography, my...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, Art history
National Louis University - Masters in Education, Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Patricia (Patty): Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...I teach them. If one approach doesn't work, I look for something new and try again. Seeing that "ah-ha" on any student's face when they finally understand a topic is such a great feeling as a teacher. I particularly like teaching writing skills. In my spare time I love to read, knit, and garden. I...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Performance

Patrick: Washington Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Washington Park, IL
...Prior to attending law school, I earned a BA in English and a BS in Linguistics at Truman State University. While at Truman, I helped tutor and mentor foreign exchange students as they acclimated to studying in America. I also worked at an orphanage during a semester study abroad experience in Ghana, West Africa where...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelors, Linguistics, English
Saint Louis University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
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