Award-Winning Painting Tutors serving West Chicago, IL

I am a professionally trained artist. I am currently an elementary school art teacher. I am a lifelong learner that wants to share my love for education and the arts.

...of Art: Fine Art from Florida Gulf Coast University, go Eagles! After four years of teaching visual arts and three years of teaching online, I am excited for every opportunity to teach young learners and help them grow. My classroom is one that is open and friendly, accepting of everyone regardless of skill level or...

...techniques, and I want that to be shown to other students as well. My teaching philosophy is to create an environment that encourages student learning and allows students to approach me for further understanding. I acknowledge and understand that every student's learning style is different. Rather than look down on a student's failure, I encourage...

...respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and...

...and have been teaching visual arts in public schools for 10 years. As part of my K-12 certification I familiarized myself with a wide variety of art-making techniques from painting to sculpture. Professional Development is very important to me; I continue to take courses and gain certifications to increase my knowledge and ability to help...

"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."

...is necessary for a full and well-rounded life. It is an honor to me to be able to help pass what I have learned on to others. I am a very outgoing person that loves to interact with others. I look forward to meeting new people on this platform and creating beneficial relationships.

The exchange of information and education is a passion for me! Creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere will allow learning to be enjoyable and memorable for all parties involved!... Keep it entertaining! I love using innovative and contemplative approaches to teaching; learning should be permanent and fun!... Breaking the ice and laughing is always a good idea for a first lesson! Introductions and getting to know someone is exciting, and I would have a few questions,...

Being creative is one of the most important parts of our lives. I believe that everyone should have a creative outlet, whether that be music, art or anything that can let your mind run free.

I have a strong enthusiasm for tutoring, and I modify my approach to suit the unique learning preferences and personalities of my students. I assist students relate to the subjects I teach them through analogies and real-world examples from everyday life. This enables them to fully understand the material and achieve academic success.