Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Carol Stream, IL

...life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them from being the best...

...in my hometown of Chicago. I specialize in all levels of high school math and up through all three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am...

...challenging practice problems, way to remember formulas, and other strategies to improve their test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science...

...have a Bachelors Degree from Governors State University in General Studies, a Masters Degree from Governors State University in Urban Teacher Education, as well as, a Masters Degree in Reading with a Reading Specialist certification from Olivet Nazarene University. I take education very seriously and will do my best to work with you to ensure...

...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 and local...

...to play an active and participatory role in their education and I act as a facilitator, using direct instruction when needed. Rather than regurgitating information, I hope that students will be able to understand the core concepts of the lesson at hand. This reasoning is why I especially enjoy teaching literature and reading, because once...

...majored in the Biological Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology, pre med. Additionally, I have a minor in Molecular Engineering. Having completed this minor, I am proficient in many subjects in the Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Test Prep. I have tutored children for nearly 5 years and have experience coaching kids...

...sophomore year of high school at Phillips Exeter Academy. I began by helping students with essay editing and quickly expanded to offer algebra, biology, chemistry, geometry, pre-calc, calculus, spanish and trigonometry help. I enjoyed my time helping others out and would often help students in my dorm as well. Years later, I discovered my passion...

I like to think of tutoring sessions as learning learning. It's never too late to start good habits, and it's amazing how simple and rewarding it is to approach...

I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities, especially in ESL, English literature, and German. I currently work at Kaplan International Languages where I teach all ESL skills, in addition to pronunciation, essay composition, American culture, and TOEFL.

...Instruction with an emphasis in reading and English as a second language. My experiences in education have led me to teach early childhood up until 8th grade. Also, I have taught fifth and third grade at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay up to date on the best educational practices. I...

...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 good! I...

...a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely love it!

...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 an achievement...

...the more technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not only subject material, but also how to check their work and know it is...

I'm an elementary special education teacher during the year. During the summer I would like to help students enhance their skills in an engaging manner.

...are part of a larger society. I believe that students must be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively...

...completing my degree in philosophy and Russian studies at the University of Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just over five years. I'm...

...and reading comprehension needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum Studies and Forced Migration....

...I've edited Perspective design journal and Reed literary magazine and have performed memoir essays I've written on Chicago Public Radio. I come from a family of teachers and was fortunate to grow up at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, where my anthropologist mom was Education Director. Since early childhood, I've been immersed in...