Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving St. Charles, IL

...essays, and more. Basically, I enjoy helping students figure out where they are stuck and helping them get unstuck. Most people are only missing a few small pieces of the foundation (in any subject), and once they get it, they are off and running. My area of expertise is getting students moving again.... The best teachers guide, motivate, and explain, explain, explain. All students want to feel accomplished and successful, and my role is to help...

...and economically disadvantaged middle school students. I developed and taught curriculum to a group of 20 students. Throughout my tutoring experience, I have enjoyed tutoring math and chemistry the most. In fact, I loved it so much that I chose to pursue a major requiring chemistry. Outside of academics, I like to work out, play...

...believe education is never ending. Learners will respond best to learning via the modality that suits them the best and in an environment that empowers them to enhance thier own learning about academics and life skills. I will try to accommodate each students learning style and ability so they will achieve greater understanding and ultimately...

...in those formative years has greatly benefited my educational career. I still enjoy reading in my spare time. I prefer difficult texts and approach them in the way that some may approach a logic puzzle or challenging math problem - I strive to make the inaccessible accessible for me. I believe this logic-based approach to...

...well in a team, which requires: recognizing strengths and 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...

...up and continued to learn throughout high school. My 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...

...there! I'm Stephanie, a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely...

...Psychology in Chicago, IL. I have experience tutoring in creative writing and academic writing, such as English Literature, research papers in psychology, and sociology. I love working one-on-one with students, and enjoy being able to help each individual strengthen their writing and push them towards success. I would love to be your tutor!

Hi! I am a high school Social Studies teacher that has experience teaching a variety of subjects. Within my teaching history, I also am well versed in ACT/SAT prep too and hope to help as many as I can.

...graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. I love to learn and enjoy helping others find the satisfaction in growing and achieving their goals through learning. I believe it's important to learn the student's preferred learning style (visual/tactile/auditory) and adjusting the material to match the style. One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never...

...magna cum laude, in History and English from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Harvard Law School. I also have a master's degree in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge. I am dedicated to improving the lives of both young people and adults through better education and public services.

...of Chicago. With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to someday use my prestigious degree to wait tables at...

...is one of my favorite subjects to tutor because I love helping students master the craft themselves and seeing their writing improve. I believe in working very interactively with students in order to help them discover ways to solve new problems on their own and improve their methods for and interest in learning.

...transferring the credits in a year to a school 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...

...in motivating and inspiring others, and who is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't capable...

...high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and - yes - fun! I've taken the LSAT and GRE; my scores were good...

...throughout life. Given my experience at Avon, I believe I am particularly strong at communicating with students who are struggling to balance the rigors of high school life with the stress of the college process. In my free time, I can typically be found reading, working on my acting, exercising and occasionally indulging my enjoyment...

...role as an educator is to facilitate the intellectual growth of my students both academically and as individuals who are part of a larger society. I believe that students must be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them...

...Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just over five years. I'm an avid baker, enjoyer of comedy and total dog lover.... I understand that not every student is enthusiastic about their education. But, I do believe that every student, if taught with a highly individualized...

...Chicago. I have enjoyed teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test). When I am not conducting research or tutoring, you can find me being a mentor for Science Club...