Award-Winning ISAT Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...candidate allowed me the opportunity to teach various age groups and subjects areas including 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. I truly believe that helping students...

...at Pitzer College where I study political science. I know how important a personable and encouraging tutor can be, and I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both elementary school...

...organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because I love Writing and Literature, but I also have a love for World History, the humanities and global cultures; therefore, the Social Sciences are my second favorite content area. I love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In particular, the study of ancient civilizations of the Americas and...

...the University of Illinois at Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free time...

...program. Currently, I have returned to teaching Sunday School, working with some wonderful children between the ages of 10 and 12 at my inner city church. When I am not working with children, I work full time in customer service in a small internet start up, as well as going to school part time at DePaul University getting my Master's Degree in the Media and Cinema Studies program (or, as I like to describe it,...

I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.... If they make mistakes,...

...well as other classes, I know how important it is to have self-confidence and perseverance to solve difficult questions independently. I've worked with students in middle school all the way up to college, which includes students age 18 all the way to 70. At the Metro Achievement Center in Chicago, I tutored middle school students for a year and high school students for two years to improve academic performance by setting semester-long and weekly academic...

...classes for 9th and 10th grade and 9th grade English. As a French teacher, I stress communication as the main goal of language-learning. I believe it is key that students are able to communicate with native speakers of French. I think many people feel as though their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use of the foreign language in the classroom only, which...

...I really believe that learning can be a total blast, and I want to help you have a good time with it too! I customize my lessons to fit your style and mix things up along the way. My goal is for you to not just ace your courses but actually enjoy the process. So if you're up for a fun and engaging learning journey, I'm your go-to tutor. Let's make learning exciting!

...college. I'm currently a double major working towards a B.S. in Healthcare Management and Legal Studies. These majors have helped me strengthened my reading and writing skills while allowing me to further my education in political science, business, and math classes. Because of this, I am comfortable in educating others in math subjects, political science, accounting, writing, economics, and public health. I believe every student has a different way of learning meaning that I have...

Writing clearly and efficiently is the key to effective communication. My warm and compassionate approach to tutoring empowers writers to use their resources, work within genre conventions and work through their own ideas in order to write so other people can pick up what they are putting down. Through the development of an understanding context, audience, and purpose one can learn how to master the ability to write well.

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...the reasons I chose to study civil engineering was because I am so comfortable learning math and would like to continue that part of my education past high school. Although I am very dedicated to my studies, I like spending time with my friends and family whenever I can. In high school, I was a dancer. I love ballet, tap, and pointe. Here at UIC, I play intramural soccer and flag football. Along with athletics,...

...to Duke University, where I attended both law school and seminary, earning a JD and an MTS. After that I practiced law, taught philosophy and world religions at community college, ran for local office (I won, and served a five-year term), and worked as an online community manager. I love tutoring because I get to work with students on subjects I'm passionate about teaching, while setting my own schedule so I'm home when my kids...

...writing skills. I received my undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Spanish literature and spent a semester studying abroad in Spain. I know that school is not always an enjoyable experience for students, so in my tutoring approach I try to create a positive environment that helps students feel empowered in their learning. In addition the subject at hand, it's also vital to equip students with the problem-solving skills they can use throughout their academic career.

...at University of Illinois at Chicago, a biological science major on the pre-medical track. I have been privately tutoring for the past three years, with students from a variety of age ranges, from elementary to high school, and in a variety of subjects, from English to Chemistry. I love working with students and helping them grow as students and improve their skills overall. I am committed to getting results from my students, both in their...

...at my highschool, as well as the Student Advisory Council due to my ability to stand up and educate those who do not have my experience. This has taught me to take action and invoke change to better whatever I can get my hands on. My ability to broach conversations that are uncomfortable stems from my desire for a better place to live. My collaborative personality, and approach to leadership will be an asset to...

...prepare them for the future. Besides being a K-12 reading specialist, I am also an adjunct (part time) instructor at Moraine Valley Community College. I teach developmental reading, writing, and grammar at Moraine Valley. Recently I received my ten-year service award at Moraine Valley. In addition to teaching, I am also a freelance writer for local publications. Most of the stories I have written are community and family based. However, I do enjoy writing research-based...