Award-Winning IB Tutors serving Lemont, IL

...in a coffee shop or doing experiments in the lab, but the end of goal is the same: learning something new. I believe with knowledge we can improve our quality of life and become more intellectual beings. As far as hobbies and side projects goes, I enjoy cooking professionally, working with my hands building or...

...stranger to people getting tutors in order to succeed. An ambition to accomplish any academic goal was encouraged all my life; thus, I am accustomed to studying hard on top of participating in countless extra-curricular activities. I graduated highs school and received a diploma from the extremely rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and began attending...

...nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited...

...very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and statistics subjects, but am most passionate and have the most 1-on-1 experience in probability and statistics and test prep. I believe that anyone with a good amount of motivation can learn what they desire to a high level with the correct help, and I find...

...of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math...

...well as classroom teaching experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills, amongst other topics. I believe that for a student to truly succeed, he...

...which helps in building strong relationships. This also makes the tutoring less about trying to memorize concepts to pass a test, but to properly engage with the content, so that it can further be shared with others. I enjoy playing basketball and football and watching both, I like to read and write, and listening to...

...this: people are not born with knowledge, they work hard for it. While every field of study is not everyone's "cup of tea," it's important to understand its value in a larger framework. My job is to facilitate this process, as well as to cultivate the skill and enthusiasm to make you a lifelong learner....

I am interested in offering all student the best of success with their education. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and empowering willing minds to be the best selves they can be. Knowledge is power!

...more than willing to spend multiple sessions on the same topic to ensure you fully understand it. Learning has always been one of my greatest pleasures and it is my dream for others to appreciate education and enjoy learning. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, listening to music and drawing.

...Elementary Education. I am currently homeschooling my six children and tutoring students. I also have led a youth development program working with grades 3-12 in academic enrichment. When I tutor I teach to the students learning style. I like to give students adequate time to practice and feel confident in their work. I have a...

...it very useful (and even necessary at times) to break things down to the very basics, in order to build understanding on a secure foundation. I genuinely love to help people understand whatever is in my power to help them understand, and so it comes naturally to me to take the knowledge I struggled to...

...in the nation. At Signature School, my classmates and I had to work together and support each other academically to succeed in the challenging courses we took. From this, I developed a passion for teaching and helping students in classes with which they struggle. As well, I have several younger siblings who I often help...

...software paradigms, cultivated over a career of more than a decade in the field. I possess a distinguished record of achievement, including securing top scores on the AP Computer Science exams. Furthermore, I have leveraged my expertise to impart knowledge as an educator, having taught computer science at the collegiate level and guided students to...

...a wealth of knowledge as a Conductor of Orchestras, Musical Theater, and Opera, and has worked with ensembles from youth to professional levels. Dr. McCarthy has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Orchestral Conducting from Michigan State University, a Master of Music Degree in Orchestral Conducting and French Horn Performance from East Carolina...

...creative writing workshops, technical writing virtual instruction, synchronous/hybrid high school instruction, SAT/PSAT Reading and Writing skills development, and marking/rating for distributed test assessment components (AP and IB). As an instructor of writing, literature, and resumes, I keep the goal of pursuing "lifelong learning" close to my heart when I teach, tutor, and learn from all types...

...my experience, I have learned that the most effective tutoring involves active participation and true partnership between tutor and student. In other words, my main job as a tutor is to facilitate learning and help my students master the topics not by pure didactic methods but rather by tackling learning challenges together. Outside of work,...

...I am a graduate from the University of South Florida, where I earned my BS in Chemistry. I thus have a lot of personal experience with the Sciences and Maths. I have since gone on to teach Chemistry and Environmental Science at the High School level. If there is one thing my experiences have taught...

...and assistance plays towards a greater learning experience and overall education. In high school, I was an IB student and took all AP courses for core subjects (English, Spanish, Math, Science) in addition to IB program requirements. Additionally, I have experience with the ACT and SAT, and have coached students with test prep. I have...

...who has taught reading, writing, language conventions and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning...