Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Hickory Hills, IL

...school psychology graduate student. I have been working with students as a tutor and mentor since high school. I believe that education is a gift, so it's important to me to make learning fun and personalized. My goal is to help students build confidence in themselves and find joy in the work they do.

...the learning experience when they feel their academic curiosity and well being are nurtured. It is important for a teacher to model how all aspects of life is a learning experience. I believe it is important for students to understand that learning is a lifelong journey and their perspective of learning can instill a passion...

...reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used to eliminate frustration and increase the probability of maintaining engagement for nonpreferred activities/subjects) to prevent and eliminate frustration with subjects that may be difficult for them. My interests outside of tutoring are yoga, dance, educating, traveling, and playing fun board games...

...middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students....

...THE Ohio State University. I am majoring in Marketing with an International Business minor. I am a hard-working and personable student. I've had my fair share of struggles in my past so I know exactly how it feels to need help in a class and the relief that comes with an incredible helping hand.

...Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a mission to help learners explore...

...that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team...

...Occupational Therapist. My daughter is chapter reading currently. I am most passionate about English, Reading, and Science. Education has always been a main priority for me. I will provide the basic tools for your child or children, to be successful throughout their education journey. I enjoy reading my Bible, singing, and making long lasting memories...

...tutee and student with other students in bringing about success. I am an aspiring physician and love being able to help others. I hope through tutoring, I will be able to continue to help others in a setting outside the medical field! I graduated from Saint Louis University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of...

"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own." Nikos Kazantzakis ... Utilize more than one learning approach. Utilize online services. Get feedback from the students themselves.... After introductions, I would like to hear from the student: how do they feel about the courses they are taking? Do they know where they want to begin?...

...Math Team and Scholastic Bowl, and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my...

...to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really clicks, makes sense, and is applicable. In addition to standardized exams, I also can help with college admissions, including editing essays.

Academics and academia are my passions and it is a goal of mine to extend this passion to as many people as possible.

Hello, I'm Sam! I have a scientific background in education, but love to read and have a knack for English and writing. I'm looking forward to helping all types of students unlock their potential through education!

...real-world applications, and critical thinking exercises to reinforce understanding. My goal is to help students build confidence in their abilities, not just memorize information. Outside of academia, I enjoy working on research projects, exploring cognitive science, and developing platforms that enhance learning and accessibility. In my free time, I love reading, writing, and brainstorming creative...

...familiar and what matters to you so that the experience is meaningful and the learning sticks. I have my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I was an adjunct professor there and at several other schools for over ten years. I helped many students understand and enjoy topics like Statistics...

...people improve their writing skills. I also specialize in psychology topics, as well as standardized tests like the ACT (I took it three times!) I'd love to help clients improve in these areas as they look to the future, whether that means college or simply the next high school paper or class.

...of engagement and communication on topics of community concern. Through such projects as our freshman mental health conversations and our forum on substance abuse in in the county, I have learned that the best work is done on the grounds of a common understanding amongst diverse viewpoints. Ultimately, I hope to extend my training and...

As a person that math and science come easily too I love to help others have a better understanding of it.

...tutoring and teaching became less about getting the student to do their work, and more about the special bonds that I've built with them in their successful learning process. Outside of math, I've received my Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in the Spanish Language. I've also been a section leader in my orchestra for the...