Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors serving Round Lake, IL

...envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a...

...victory to witness that moment when a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals....

...Non-fiction, Literature, Film, and Cultural Awareness. I often work one-on-one with students for assignments in my own classes, but also for writing assignments they have in other courses. I have also taught several summer school courses on ACT and SAT Test Preparation. I taught courses on how to successfully write the essay portion of the standardized...

...as a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued to tutor K-12 students as well, and am comfortable working with students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider it a challenging calling, but one that has been immensely...

...today. These teachers were great not only because they were teaching what they loved or because they paid attention to me. They were great because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement...

...in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only...

...their subject area. I achieve this by providing one-on-one attention to each student and helping each student 'learn how they learn'. This not only helps them achieve their current goals in our sessions, but also helps them in their future goals and study habits. I have been providing education to students for the past ten...

...from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special place in my heart for books about turn-of-the-century magicians and anything Viennese.... My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and...

...love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has...

...a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free...

...individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating a comfortable, nurturing environment in which they can learn, I work to help students solidify their knowledge base and learn how to learn. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing piano, baking and learning about photography. I also enjoy traveling and...

...order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic achievement or enhance their learning, please...

...doesn't have to be as hard as some make it. I try to make it as easy and understandable as possible. I have more than 12 years of experience tutoring high school and college students in math, from algebra to calculus. My favorite kind of math is Algebra. I have memorized every formula and equation...

...teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.... I believe everyone learns differently, and my job as a teacher is to discover the learning style of each of my students and...

...Nutrition, Biology, Microbiology and more. I have also tutored students preparing for college and graduate preparatory exams. I have spent the past year lecturing college Microbiology and the previous 2 years teaching math and science at the middle school level; last summer I worked at a Pre-K/daycare center. I have tutored countless biological subjects in...

...skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal...

...I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help 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...

...months and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers and gain confidence and interest in their studies. I believe...

...a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help...

...specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, and ACT prep. I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know...