Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...subject to teach is the English language. It is truly amazing seeing students advance and reach their language and academic goals. Teaching is my greatest passion and I hope to make it easier for all my students to learn in a tangible way! In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, writing, cooking, and composing songs.

...In sixth grade, I left my Jewish private school and I began my time as a student in the University City School District, or U-City, as it is known colloquially. U-City schools were vastly different from my Jewish school--they were poorly funded, consisted mostly of black students, and a vast majority of students qualified to...

...years' growth in one academic year. After three years in the classroom, I decided to further my own education. For a time I considered law school, and it was during this time that I studied for and took the LSAT, scoring in the 90th percentile. After this experience, I tutored several teachers who hoped to...

...to assisting students in their learning is linking new information to their background knowledge and building on what they already know. Another keys are thinking outside of the box, creativity, and encouragement to aid in learning. The most important key to me is finding what works for each student and giving them confidence in their...

My name is Chris. I have been teaching in elementary schools for over thirty years. I am interested in helping children learn, bringing my years of experience to the task of analyzing the learning needs of each individual.

...Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and I will be receiving my Masters of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all...

As an educator, I strive for every student to meet his or her potential as a learner. It is my privilege and honor to develop personalized approaches for each of my students and then watch them soar!

I live for the "Ah-Ha!" moment! Math, Science, and Reading don't have to be boring! Let me show you how you can learn and have FUN at the same time!

...Vanderbilt University. I am studying to become a Special Education teacher for grades 6 - 12 for students with high incidence disabilities. I am excited to get to know you and work with your family to determine how to best support your child's learning needs. Whether its delivering structured lesson plans on certain skills, or...

...degree in Elementary Education (M.A.Ed.). After receiving my teaching certification in the state of Missouri for Grades 1-6, I relocated to Thailand as a Peace Corps volunteer, working as a Teacher Collaborator and Community Facilitator in local schools (Grades 1-8) and communities. After returning to the States, I became a general classroom teacher for Grades...

I am a true teacher at heart. I have a passion to teach as well as learn. I firmly believe that I can learn something from every student of any age. I've discovered in my experience in teaching and life I have learned "how to be" and "not to be" as a person and teacher.

...variety of courses (Business, Language Arts, Reading, etc.). Past experiences allowed me to teach students on both brick-n-mortar and online platforms. I have enjoyed working with students and adults assisting with learning goals and outcomes enabling them to become self-directed learners. My goal in working with varsity tutors is to provide enriching lasting learning experiences...

...of learning that continues to this day. I earned a B.A. in History while at Blackburn College, where I minored in Literature and Philosophy. Since then, I completed an M.A. in History at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and the University of New Hampshire. I also finished an M.S.T. in College Teaching at the University of New...

...from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish Language. I pursued this degree because of my passion to help kids, like me, who have ADHD. It took me some time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope...

...acquisition and the ins and outs of the English language that tend to trip people up. I enjoy helping people understand concepts they find to be challenging in a straightforward manner, typically using visuals to convey information and help students grasp concepts. I enjoy hiking, reading, and painting in my free time.

...I ever could from news media. I learned about the complexities of that troubled area in the world from extensive reading before I arrived and much more from my encounters with human rights workers, taxi drivers, laborers, waiters and waitresses, business owners, and other people on both sides of the wall. Much of the work...

...Writing is from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. I love teaching and working with students, and helping them to better understand a multitude of subjects. I have been tutoring and teaching for 20 years, and have loved helping students find their academic voice and succeed in writing papers, studying, memorizing historical facts, and analyzing important information....

I love being able to help people, whether that be pts or students. I think the best way to learn is to make it fun, and get creative with it.

...especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as well as with below-average, typical, and high-achieving students. I love working with students to realize their full potential in subjects that may have previously been considered boring or challenging. In my free time, I enjoy spending time...

You learn the way you learn, I am just here to give you tips and tricks to make it work for you. Education is important but learning is a lifelong journey of discovering the world around us.