Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Lemont, IL

...solutions to determine areas of strength and areas of improvement. I typically provide some homework problems to allow students a chance to try concepts on their own to strengthen their understanding. Positivity is key! We are all learning and should celebrate the victories and be kind to ourselves when we get an answer incorrect. I...

...for five 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'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

...only giving space for those types of uncomfortable moments and not only being able to address them effectively, but giving encouragement to students to both admit to and encourage those types of sensations. Without feeling confused once in a while, how is one ever to know that he or she is learning?... Humor is often the best remedy to all frustrations and the best reward for all successes.

...the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and SAT/ACT test prep. I love tutoring and I'm excited to help...

...of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In...

...to help people help themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through...

...learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing a puzzle, baking, reading, going for a walk, or watching the Blackhawks and the White Sox.

...17 years and hold multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet their individual needs...

...currently am an adjunct professor in neuroscience and psychology at Dominican University and work for a biotechnology company. I have my PhD in neuropharmacology and my undergraduate degree is in neuroscience and psychology. I am a published author with six manuscripts in top tier peer-reviewed journals, a book chapter in preparation and have lectured at...

...and I learned from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed different study techniques and skills to cope with working under pressure. For me, tutoring is an opportunity to share my passion, knowledge, and experience with students, in order to help them realize their potential. I welcome the opportunity to work with you, and...

...worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal,...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

...hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to know the students' learning style and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently taken all the subjects I have listed to tutor in. The information is...

...However, as a student currently pursuing a degree in Secondary Education Math, my affinity for tutoring especially lends itself towards STEM subjects. I believe that a vital component to learning is being able to appreciate and enjoy the presented content. I always hope to achieve this by contextualizing topics learned in the classroom, with the...

...important when discussing mathematics because many students struggle with math and if we as educators make it simple to understand, they will be more likely to retain the information. Another attribute I believe is necessary to be an outstanding teacher, is to never stop learning yourself. We as educators have to continue to develop professionally...

...almost a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to helping you!

...also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Biological Sciences and History. I see education as a way to grow as a whole person and shape ones life, which is why I feel the journey is longer than the goal- it's...

...events of the past. During college, this developed further with an interest in fields such as psychology and sociology. In short, my main interest is centered around people and their past. In terms of my personal life, I do try to maintain a level of physical fitness and work out frequently to accomplish that. My...

...States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I look...