Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Bloomington, IN

...to value education from an early age! I am excited to share my love of learning, and am looking forward to my 7th year of tutoring experience. In high school, I was awarded the titles of Valedictorian as well as National Merit Scholar. Now, I'm a student at Indiana University studying English and History, along...

Hi, I'm Lilly! I specialize in tutoring English and Writing. I like to take an approach that works to simplify course material and find ways to make it engaging instead of anxiety inducing. I have almost 8 years of experience in essay editing and tutoring and am passionate about what I do.

...Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish, as well as a minor in Latino Studies, and a certificate through the Liberal Arts Management Program (LAMP). Along with my studies, I serve as the Campus Chairperson of Global Brigades at Indiana University. Global Brigades is a sustainable development organization that works in Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama,...

...to continue indulging my passion for education upon graduation. Outside of academia, I am currently in the process of publishing my first book. I also enjoy writing short stories, and playing piano in my folk and bluegrass band. At the end of a long day, my husband and I enjoy geeking out on superhero movies...

...of mathematical reasoning. Technical mastery is a means to this end and not the goal. Keep in mind that in a real world context most of these calculations will be done by computers, so what you stand to gain in studying mathematics is not the methods of integration or the properties of matrices, but the...

I am a firm believer in the importance of a solid academic background. With every student I meet, I become aware of their amazing potential for success. Through mentoring, modeling, and a broad base of knowledge and experience, I partner with each and every student on the road toward mutual success.

...have also taken the SAT and the MCAT and scored well, so I have an understanding of teaching those tests. I have also taken and passed Step 1, and am currently studying for Step 2, so I'm well versed in those areas. Finally, I love writing, and write short science fiction and spy stories in...

...Additionally, I have a plethora of knowledge in standardized test prep, kindergarten readiness standards, and phonics instruction. I also have strong instructional skills in writing and can assist in narrowing topics for college application essays. I believe that learning stems from building strong relationships with students through effective communication, hands on learning, and holding high...

...interests of mine include yoga, hiking, theater, and movies. I have a great admiration for artists and musicians. Favorite books include the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling and the Wicked novels by Gregory Maguire. These books describe magical worlds that have helped fuel a passion in me to travel, exploring foreign cultures and places.

...School English, English Grammar and Syntax, Elementary School Reading, Elementary School Writing, Elementary School Science, Essay Editing, Finite Mathematics, Science, Special Education, Study Skills and Organization. I also provide preparation for SAT and GRE exams, as well as the PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology exam. As a tutor, my philosophy is to serve as a guide to...

...Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional chemistry fraternity, for three years; we provided free Chemistry tutoring once a week and helped students with test prep. My favorite job I've ever had was as at an IU summer program for freshmen, where I was a TA for a class about feminist and psychoanalytic film analysis of horror...

...Ghana where I created and ran an adult literacy and numeracy project, and I am currently volunteering with the YMCA to help ESL students from local elementary schools with their homework and other skills they may need to work on. In general, I believe that as a teacher it is my responsibility to understand how...

...access organization Matriculate. I enjoy working with students who are curious and excited about learning, and I like to give students the freedom to develop their own goals and find creative ways to achieve them. Outside of tutoring and college advising, I am an editor for the Columbia Journal of Literary Criticism, and I also...

...SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in...

...enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic...

...that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see...

...so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make...

...you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited information. These skills are valuable and likely what you will retain throughout your life. This is why I care about helping people think about problems not...

...Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math...

...will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and patience, anything is possible!... Teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and...