Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Country Club Hills, IL

...obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children and understand the...

...understanding of OSes like Windows and Mac OS. As part of tutoring, I believe in sharing tools and resources to better prepare students for success in both the classroom and business world. I try to relate as many classroom topics to real-world situations to better enable students to understand how topics and strategies learned in...

...that comes out of working with students, either in a large classroom setting or personally one-on-one and watching them learn new concepts or master old ones that is so satisfying. Since moving to Chicago in 2014, I've worked exclusively with three South Side Elementary schools. I have experience working with kids from Pre-K all the...

...anatomy, animal drawing, cartooning, as well as composition in art, watercolor, oil, ink and graphite. My B.A. is in English Literature and I love and thrive with journalism, editing, poetry, and storyboarding. It is important to me that younger generations learn the arts so they may continue to share their visions and creations in their...

...with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I...

...what drives me to succeed. My time at Olivet Nazarene University was spent pursuing a degree in secondary education with an endorsement in the social sciences. This choice is largely due to my love for history. Ever since I was a young boy I have been absolutely enthralled by the events of the past. During...

...in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!

...bestselling author and editor and an Ivy League graduate with a BA in English Literature. I'm an expert in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and essay writing. I love helping students write better essays for class or college admissions by tackling writer's block and helping students find their own writing voice. You no longer have to dread...

...the most I can for the students I am helping to succeed as this is the most important thing to me. As an education major I have over 50 hours of field experience in classrooms. I worked with 2&3-year-olds, kindergarteners as well as 3rd-grade students. I worked one-on-one with students teaching reading lessons as well...

...year and a half, assisting with phonics learning and speech development to prepare for state testing. My teaching philosophy is that students can attain any goal with enough motivation, the willingness to work hard, and by building good habits to apply to their future studies. As a seasonal employee, I am available to tutor until...

...I have a B.S. in English and a Master of Science Degree in Writing with a focus on Teaching Composition at the Community College Level. I have taught Composition at Western Illinois University, South Suburban College and the University of St. Francis. I have taught as a substitute teacher, and as a Tour Guide at...

...to have someone who was a mentor, a teacher, but also a friend. I want to be this person for you. I hope to guide you and help you in ways that I may have a little more experience and knowledge in. I also hope to learn more from YOU and am very excited for...

...This childhood of mine has shaped my teaching philosophy immensely. As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school,...

...standardized test when that student feels like they're "no good" at that subject, and no one has shown them otherwise? And the number of hard-working parents who know what their children are capable of find themselves having the same converstion over and over again. "If you just applied yourself..." Students who apply themselves are students...

...learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup...

...allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about teaching and flexible in my approach. If something is not working, I believe that it is my job as a tutor...

...training and practicing writing tutoring at the University of Illinois at Chicago Writing Center. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology, which puts me in a fantastic position to tutor any and all STEM subjects. I also speak French and would love to help beginner students find their footing with this beautiful language. I love...

...sophomore in high school. I have had five years of experience tutoring individuals in various science, math, and writing courses as well as for standardized testing. I believe it is in the student's interest that we make a personalized plan to tackling the tasks at hand in order to ensure that the student feels comfortable...

...tutoring began when I decided to change careers and become a freelance UX/curriculum designer. Working as a tutor will enable me to spend more time achieving these goals while still getting my "teaching fix". As a Chicago resident for the last two years, I have enjoyed making friends from all walks of life. What I...

...Science in Mechanical Engineering. In the past, I have tutored primary, secondary, and post-secondary students. My tutoring in the past has included, but not limited to the following subjects: Math (High School and College Level), Science (High School - Chemistry, Physics, Biology and College Level- Chemistry), English with a specialization in essay editing, and more....