Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Hyde Park, IL

...Exam. I am happily married with four sons, two of whom have special needs (Autism and Downs). I have a proven track-record of presenting complex topics in an easy format that will allow you to efficiently improve, and eventually master, any academic subject. I am dependable, patient and effective, and I have no desire to...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them from being the best that they can be; sometimes, we all just need another person to talk to in order to process and find a solution for our struggles in life. I want to then help you become a better you!... My teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn if they not only put in the effort, but also start at a comfortable level. Students need to work at a comfortable level because they will be able to review and understand material more, leaving fewer gaps in learning. Paired with constant encouragement, students can then continue to grow as learners.

...school in Detroit. In addition, I taught 11th grade American History in Newark, New Jersey and 9th grade English language arts in Chicago, Illinois, over the past two summers. I love all facets of education! I have tutored Advanced Placement Government, Advanced Placement United States history, and ACT English in my spare time. During my...

...not an ultimate indication of their natural abilities, and all they need is someone to guide them to the next level. I want them to view being wrong as a valuable opportunity to learn, not something to be ashamed of. And I want them to know that being smart means asking questions, not answering them....

...are my favorite subjects to tutor in. I would describe my tutoring style to be where I watch the student do the problem and carefully observe the steps he/she took incorrectly. Then I would remedy these errors as well as provide new intuition on how to derive the correct way to do the problem. Outside...

...with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The...

...schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the humanities, mathematics, and...

...Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been a passion of mine, along with traveling and broadening my horizons. In my free time, I take improv classes at Second City, am involved in musical comedy improv...

...teaching is conversational and focused on re-applying fundamental ideas. I will not work with rote memorization but repetition of themes, not questions, is key. I am not another teacher, but a member of your team who will make any subject more manageable for your situation. I received my BS in Biochemistry from Beloit College, in...