Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Matteson, IL

...example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing skill games like scrabble, bridge, and poker, and outdoor activities like biking,...

...and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois. I have classroom and tutoring experience working with children ages...

...encouraging my students to nurture their curiosities, take risks, and challenge the 'status quo' as opposed to simply memorizing the facts & formulas. In working with me, my students learn how to judge their WORK instead of judging themselves. I believe education is more than the information we accumulate in our heads; it is the...

...China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I...

...team leader, I assisted with homework, monitored an online reading program, and taught a Read- Aloud program. I also conducted home and school visits. These visits allowed me to build a partnership with my students' parents and teachers. Additionally, I was able to track academic progress and behavior. While attending Harvard Graduate School of Education,...

...motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare for their future is my greatest reward. Studying for Standardized Tests and preparing for future goals can be fun and...

...them. Tutoring to me isn't just about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that students can spend...

...as psychology and sociology. In short, my main interest is centered around people and their past. In terms of my personal life, I do try to maintain a level of physical fitness and work out frequently to accomplish that. My hobbies include reading a good book and watching classic films. While I do thoroughly enjoy...

...graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry, prose, nonfictional personal essays, academic essays, screenplays, and everything in between....

...me joy to see them succeed with my help along the way. I am a great communicator and listener, and I can put myself in my student's shoes and understand their lives. It is my goal that any student that I have will fully understand any issue they have with any subject. Also, Ive worked...

...word, my tutoring style is collaborative: I tailor my approach to engage each student and create long-lasting confidence in the material and themself. I've also worked with students with ADHD and mood disorders, so I understand the importance of designing tutoring sessions around each student's unique needs in creating a productive learning atmosphere. Outside of...

...forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a...

...current school for 5 years (but I have been teaching for almost 8.) I am currently my school's 5/6th grade Special Education Teacher. I also have experience in tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading/LA, Elementary (K-6) math, Elementary Science and Social Studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare...

...seeing my children succeed, I love being able to use my ability to teach and teach well to help support my dreams. I have the fortune of tutoring students one on one and then taking my passion for education behind the microphone to share with the world. I'm a strong public speaker and my high...

...play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid foundation,...

...I believe in every individual's ability to achieve academically and I always focus on meeting students where they are and helping students learn in the way that is most effective for them. I am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic...

...students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they...

...as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the...

...developing their own thoughts and personalities, moving forward in life and learning to articulate themselves from a standpoint of genuine interest and intelligence. This has led me to focus on big-picture issues when I read the work of other writers, encouraging them to dig deeper into their own beliefs and values and looking for ways...

...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 language arts. I believe that math is the "language of the universe", and it is imperative that all students can communicate mathematically. I have also tutored in some capacity...