Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Aurora, IL

...French. I was able to help he raise her average grade from a C to a B+. I also have a younger sister, so while I wasn't her "tutor," I helped with a lot of math and writing homework and studying. I provide lots of practice problems, and I like to let the students lead...

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...prior knowledge, which is necessary to build more complicated concepts from, or it is due to an incompatibility between teaching and learning styles. Thus in my tutoring sessions, I focus on adapting my teaching style to be compatible with the student's learning style as well as reviewing more basic concepts to ensure that the foundational...

...weaknesses, communication, and planning. I had to assemble a project with two others; this requires constant clarification and strong explanation through writing. I have also been part of an emerging club at my school called Women in STEM, which is focused around talking with women who work within the STEM fields, as well as projects...

...tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I want to help students push through that struggle and achieve what they thought was impossible. When I am not tutoring I enjoy...

...coping as related to trauma to create a preventitive and intervention program for missionaries who have faced trauma. I also enjoy working with children, survivors of child abuse, and the general mental health community. My education, passions, experiences, and career goals have prepared me to understand people, how to work with a variety of people,...

...My name is Lucas Ferreira and I'm a second year medical student at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. I'm looking for an opportunity to tutor a student in the Chicagoland area as well as online. I have tutored students in a variety of subjects ranging from Math to Biology, and from Physics...

...interests with students. I am also here to help out any college applicants with their essays. When I was a high school senior, my strong essays helped me place onto the University of Chicago's waiting list. I aim to provide friendly, personal tutoring, while helping my clients achieve their standardized testing goals.... I resist the urge to be "too nice." Sometimes the best course of action is not to provide instruction, but to let the student...

...engagement. I want to help students realize their full potential, even when subjects seem bleak or if external factors get in the way of their success. I believe that students have the ability to be successful if given the right resources, provided the necessary support, and empowered to make a change for themselves.... The best way to help a student become an independent learner is by providing positive feedback and encouragement for failures and successes. These...

I enjoy being a tutor and helping others out. It is a great way for me to gain teaching experience, learn more, and improve my skills while also allowing others to learn material.

...and believe in myself. I hope to be a guiding presence in the life of my students, helping them achieve their goals while developing their academic prowess. I earned my B.S in Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, my M.S in Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine from the University of...

...in either of these topics or have a course in one of them then I am the tutor for you! From working with the Sheriff's Department as an undercover special agent and studying criminology and law in college to working as an emergency medical technician for one of the largest event medical companies in the...

...joys. Throughout my educational career, I taught these subjects to both groups and individuals. Learning and doing schoolwork can be a really hard process, but there are so many strategies that we can develop to fit individual learning styles to make completing work easier and faster. I look forward to sharing these strategies with my...

...a master's in counseling psychology. I have worked with children and young adults in many different capacities including teacher, advocate, coach, and therapist. I use my love of learning and experienced academic skills to bring new and focused activities and materials to my students. I am a flexible and dependable scholar and teacher, and I...

...behind. I am certified and have a Master's degree in education. My passion for teaching is reflected in the individualized work I do with my students. You'll receive weekly progress reports and updates that track your child's growth with me. I also believe in strong communication with families and classroom teachers. When we're all on...

...and Russian, which has aided me in helping many students learn Spanish, as I can understand the process of learning a second language. I have experience working with students of all ages, from kindergarten though college. I used to teach figure skating to kids (both in group and one-on-one lessons) which has really helped me...

...in various classes. This niche in college led me to become a tutor! I have a passion for learning and being able to explain a difficult topic to someone in simpler terms so that they may strengthen their understanding. As a tutor, I steer my lesson plans to cater to the student's needs as people...

...with a physical campus. My eventual hope is to acquire an M.S. in Clinical Psychology. Although I find the flat and barren landscape of Illinois to be slightly depressing, I do enjoy bouldering and climbing when I get the opportunity to do so. I love distance running as well, but, since I am currently recovering...

...technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not only subject material, but also how to check their work and know it is correct and...

...math and physics. I love to share my knowledge and experience with others. I hope I can help with a difficult class, exam, or learning for the sake of learning. After overcoming many academic challenges I have accumulated a lot of knowledge to share and have learned how to communicate difficult concepts very effectively. I...