Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...with essays and personal statements. In my free time, I enjoy chasing new experiences, especially outdoors. I am an avid backpacker and former leader of the Wilderness Project pre-orientation program at Washington University. I currently work at a yoga studio as well. When I'm not being active, I love to read anything I can get...

...education and the vast ripple effects of fair or poor education fills me with passion. I believe the system of education is a powerful and crucial one and I'm excited to continue my journey in education as a tutor who is committed to building relationships and bolstering student success. I have prepared students for both...

...I was a Spanish high school teacher in New Orleans for the past two years through Teach for America. During that time, I worked with students on everything from ACT test prep to learning how to read. I'm in Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my...

...hopes of attending medical school. My favorite subjects to tutor are ACT, math, and writing. I have experience tutoring ACT at local high schools. My tutoring philosophy is all about breaking things down to where the student can understand them. I also enjoy playing soccer, I played my freshman year at Rockhurst. I also have...

...a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. I'm currently an intern in D.C for Accenture, serving the Dept. of Homeland Security in the Federal Services practice. I work in data analytics and management consulting. When I'm not in school or at work, you can find me running in forest park, practicing yoga, or working at lululemon...

I am a certified teacher with 13 years experience with elementary aged students. I strive to help all students become confident learners in all subject areas.

...spark for students. I try to work with the student to find a way to relate to whatever subject they are struggling with. This means being open and flexible in my styles. When a student sees the light at the end of the tunnel, it is such a rewarding experience. I have found once they...

...for writing. Through my experiences and professional training seminars, I've developed many strategies for helping writers realize their full potential as well as a tutoring philosophy that was nominated for an award at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. I'm here to help guide our students through their learning, not dictate to them or...

...how a particular student learns and who works to explain the concept in a manner that encourages learning rather than tedious memorization. I believe I am aptly capable of doing so. Outside of my academic endeavors, I enjoy playing basketball and I am a DJ. I look forward to working with you to achieve and...

...undergraduate Chemistry courses, both lecture and lab. When I work with students, either in groups or one-on-one, I enjoy the challenge of trying to re-frame the material in a manner that appeals to their interests as much as their prior knowledge. While making science relatable can certainly be a tall order, as these are tough...

Hello! My name is Emily and I am studying at Washington University in St. Louis. I love learning about new things and helping others do the same!

...French have taken me around the world and brought me into contact with new ideas and new friends. For that reason, I've seen the value that learning another language can bring to someone's life. Through teaching, I hope to give other language students the tools to communicate with other people and to see other ideas...

...the areas of reading, written expression, and math. Furthermore, I have taught students that have disabilities in the area of other health impaired ( primarily ADD), intellectual delays, and autism. I really enjoy tutoring for the one on one instruction that I can give the student and seeing the progress they make due to that...

...and chamber orchestra. Additionally, I produced music for video games and film. I received an award from the Elmhurst University Film Festival for Achievement in Film Score for my work. I also performed 2 recitals in my undergraduate career and have performed and toured with many choirs. While I offer a variety of subjects, I...

...is at a premium. This is what makes tutoring such a valuable service to families. Tutoring honors and promotes the individuality that is essential to authentic learning. Though I specialize in upper school humanities, I understand the universal goals of education and have experience teaching at all levels. I look forward to helping students in...

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...and fount of knowledge, not because of the medicine. I am now obtaining my Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education English and my Master's in Education, so that I may share my love of learning (and of teaching) to my future students. I am in my last semester, and am a Student Teacher at McCluer North...

...AP US, AP Gov., AP Art history, and AP World. I boosted my knowledge of many of these subject areas through over 30 hours of history coursework at the college level. In my spare time I love to run and swim (I was a competitive swimmer and swim coach for many years), watch college basketball,...

...language, along with tutoring students in essay writing for college admissions. "If we give our children sound self-love, they will be able to deal with whatever life puts before them." Bell Hooks, Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom It is my understanding of my role in education, that through high expectations partnered...

...my two-year-old daughter. I have written three novels and won an award for a short story, as well as interning at St. Louis based publishers. I enjoy board games, bad movies, and cooking. My goal is to continue on with school to receive a Master's degree or higher and eventually become a teacher.