Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving East Chicago, IN

...manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...of the subject, I find it important to identify the 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...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great respect for people from all backgrounds. Learning is one...

...history, literature and philosophy to high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico. Also, I was an editor for a high school English Composition Class. This involved reading the assigned topics along with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their...

...lies with languages: Latin, and of course English writing/grammar. I was very lucky to have teachers in middle school who showed me how fun language can be, and I take pride in my ability to make even the more "boring" parts of learning a language fun and interesting. As for hobbies and interests, I love...

...focus on during our sessions you will see a huge improvement! I have interactive lessons where you will come out each time with better, clearer understanding! If you're a visual learner I got you! I'm not only going to be explaining how to do these problems, but I'll work them out with you step by...

...mentored and tutored a 2nd grade student for over a 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....

...making mistakes was the best way to learn, and when we mastered a subject, it was time to learn something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals. How can you...

...make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University. I'm a former research scientist. I enjoy tutoring and have the gift of teaching.

...do well in school. The problems they face can be due to a variety of reasons, and one-on-one tutoring is a great way to help students figure out what those problems are and find out how to master the material. Aside from my math and science interests, I enjoy hanging out with family/friends, reading, movies,...

...has learned previously. Students possess the knowledge the obtain the right answer but sometimes have to be guided to it; that's the purpose of education and tutoring. Because education is so monumental in shaping students' futures, it's crucial that they receive the attention necessary to succeed. Because of my love of all things literary, my...

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math. Having a clear vision on the importance of attaining a solid understanding of Math fundamentals is one of the keys in building a successful career. And I'm driven to help students reach their academic potential and achieve their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...

...Northwestern University. I am passionate about using my financial expertise to drive profitability while reducing environmental impact. In addition to my career, I love helping students succeed in business-related subjects, including finance, supply chain management, and Excel. I have also worked as a director for SAT prep and provided support for college applications. I firmly...

...one-on-one nature. As I learned and developed over the course of my higher education, I found that I could help students best through small group or one-on-one interactions. It is a thoroughly rewarding experience to be able to develop rapport with a student and then see them succeed through their hard work. Helping students push...

...Arts. Currently, I am in graduate school at Northeastern Illinois University to obtain my M.A.T. in Elementary Education. My tutoring experience began during my undergraduate years, and continues today. I tutored writing for three years at St. Lawrence University, primarily with undergraduate and graduate students. I developed upon these skills upon graduation by participating in...

...minor in Accounting. I graduated in 2019 from San Francisco State University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students from...

...of responsibility to the student to figure things out. I will make sessions as interactive as possible, using as many non-academic resources as I can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know for a test. I want students to be motivated to learn for the...

...with some of my former teachers at first but then I was able to learn so much from them. I have 20 years of education experience. I have tutored students from age 4 to 40 in reading, phonics, writing, math, study skills, homework support, and ACT and SAT prep. My favorite subject to tutor would...