Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Smith Park, IL

...worked with many different types of students, from elementary to college graduates, from students with learning disabilities to those who make straight A's. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry (CCNY), I specialize in the various math and science subjects. In addition to complete mastery of the...

...stories have appeared in various literary journals. I am currently working on a novel. I have thirteen years of experience teaching in independent schools (Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Elgin Academy, and the Latin School of Chicago). I have traveled with high school students to many destinations both domestically and in Europe. I am passionate about...

...probing questions that made them more relatable", she said. I had to think in a deeper way. She'll be graduating this May with a degree in French. And while I think she would have gotten into her new college without my help, I do hope, as her big brother, that I've helped her a little...

...Vandercook College of Music with a Masters in Music Education. I have taught music in the chicago Public school system, as well as tutoring students of all ages in French, since it is my native language. I do miss speaking my language and I am still an avid reader of French literature, be it the...

...also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth...

I'm a college-bound high school graduate soon to pursue a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. I have a special love of Mathematics and love to help people love what they learn.

...through my physics courses. As for Latin, I have taken four years of language classes in high school and have continued my study of the language in college having taken courses in Latin literature and Roman history. Then there's music. I've been playing violin for the past 15 years and the viola for the past...

...Biochemistry. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or...

...true of my area of expertise, Latin. The improvement of a student's current understanding should be the central thrust of any lesson plan rather than a schedule of lessons handed down from someone who hasn't shared a room with a student in decades. I maintain this focus by questioning not just my students for answers...

...in classics from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary, grammar, and scansion.

...at St. Olaf College pursuing a double major in Psychology and Theater and a concentration in education. I have been an assistant in my Intro to Theater courses for two years. I'm also a mentor for our schools TRIO ETS group. I have experience working with students from preschool to college-age and enjoy every bit...

Me ,as an experienced teacher and tutor,who worked 20 years in an extreme passion,will be honored giving language classes in both french and arabic ,teaching was and will always be my priority in life.

...there provided me with the skill to teach German at a private K-8 school and to raise my three children bilingual in English and German. I love teaching students and help them develop their skills and achieve their goals. I am patient, flexible, supportive and encouraging. My goal is to make students feel comfortable and...

...seeking help when needed is so important! My favorite subject to both learn about and tutor is English, especially writing and AP English Language and Composition. I'm a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago with a double major in English and History, and I have previous writing experience with three newspapers including the AJC and NPR....

...MY foot somewhere Julius Caesar had once put HIS foot. It wasn't just possible - it was a fact. I have never recovered! It is this sort of a-ha moment that I hope my students find. I approach each student question as having multiple ways to get to the answer and, as a former college...

...great depth of experience in all mathematical subjects and test prep. I am a firm proponent of education, as I believe it is the core of an improved quality of life, and I try to share this passion with not just my students but also in all realms of my life. In my spare time,...

...Latin. I was an instructor for freshman biology lab at Loyola University Chicago from fall of 2019 to spring of 2020. In the fall of 2019, I was the instructor for a human anatomy and physiology course at Elmhurst College for one semester. I scored in the 90% on the Biochemistry and Biology section on...

...like to link subjects to a broader context that will be long lasting and relevant to your life and interests. I have worked full-time at Northwestern University since 2023. I am a Lab Manager for two labs, one that analyzes stress hormones and adolescent development and the other explores how to have productive political conversations....

...so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me,...

...with are ecology and environmental science! However, I have a diverse background and am confident I can help with everything from reading and writing to economics and statistics! I like to focus on ways to break down complex topics into more manageable pieces. I know that a topic may need to be explained five different...