Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the best for tutoring. In my free time I enjoy reading, riding my bike, playing disc golf, and watching Husker football.

...that tutoring provides. If you want to improve your SAT score, strengthen your writing, deepen your reading comprehension, or learn about film, let's work together! To learn more about my background, visit my website at http://williamgkohler.com/about/ Education: Master's in mass media, Bachelor's in film, and Bachelor's in linguistics. Subjects: I tutor ACT/SAT/PSAT prep, English, writing,...

...to become an English professor someday, and to this end, I'm starting a PhD program in English Literature in August 2015. I'm currently based in St. Louis, but will be moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in July for school. In my free time I like to go bike riding and exploring in St. Louis. Hope to...

...I derive great joy from helping my students reach new milestones and maximize their academic potential. While I teach, lecture, and tutor on a wide variety of subjects, I'm most passionate about English, Portuguese, Literature, Writing, and Public Speaking. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, hiking, rock climbing, reading, and spending time with my...

...others learn and love school! As someone who has been previously bullied, I am determined in making sure everyone is included. My best interest is to help you learn and understand but have some fun along the way! I strive to always be my best and make sure you feel that way as well every...

...English Language Arts. This subject opens worlds, allowing students to explore expressions, cultures, and deep inner work, which aligns perfectly with my holistic educational philosophy. My teaching philosophy centers on the idea that education should empower students. My tutoring style is adaptive, focusing on meeting each student's unique needs while fostering an environment of patience...

...I am a former social worker who is looking for some part-time work. I have spent a good number of years reading as a personal passion. I believe that I have great skills writing and understanding the written word. I am capable and ready to help with any work except more advanced mathematics. Thank you!

...goals. I have been on both sides of the road. On one side is instant success. The other is where I see my classmates get ahead where I have fallen behind. I have had to struggle and work my way up. I know what it???s like to do the homework and read the chapters but...

...strategies such as strategic questioning, thought process verbalization, sentence starting, role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality in the development of depression, and hope to work at a research institution...

...several research projects studying psychotic illnesses, anxiety, and personality. While my speciality subject is Psychology, I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including Spanish (all levels), ACT, SAT, and GRE. My favorite part of the tutoring experience is developing a long-term study plan whilst ensuring that my clients are strategic in their studying ("study smart,...

I am a recent MA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm an effective communicator who thrives in both one-on-one and group settings, and as a teaching assistant, I have consistently been rated above both departmental and college-wide averages in every evaluation metric.

...upper-middle class families. In sixth grade, I left my Jewish private school and I began my time as a student in the University City School District, or U-City, as it is known colloquially. U-City schools were vastly different from my Jewish school--they were poorly funded, consisted mostly of black students, and a vast majority of...

...underclassmen, helping them on concepts and homework. I also lead reviewing and clarify core concepts for Introduction to Biomedical Engineering course. Beyond tutoring academically, I assist students with their assimilation into college life as well. I tutor Biomedical Engineering, all math subjects ranging from K-12 to junior college level, all levels of Physics, all levels...

...with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my spare time, I love to cook new recipes, run around Forest Park, discover new music and explore the city. I'm looking forward to working with you...

...and an orientation leader. After graduating, I taught high school English and have over 6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab in Los Angeles, founded by author Dave Eggers. I currently teach English as a Second Language with VIPKid to young...

...of it like that" or when they actually admit that English that year "wasn't that bad." Like most teachers, I imagine, I started my career thinking I was teaching English. I eventually figured out that what I actually do is teach people. Young people who are smart and creative and funny and challenging. I love...

...adult language learner ESL teacher. I believe in turning students into teachers--helping learn the subject matter well enough that they feel comfortable explaining it to another person. I'm always eager to work with an individual student to develop a teaching and studying approach that caters to that student's individual strengths and needs. I believe patience,...

...and I always feel happy whenever I help someone understand an easier way to solve questions. My teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method for arriving at an answer, and it's up to the tutor to guide them towards optimal performance. Although I graduated with...

...a lifelong love of learning that continues to this day. I earned a B.A. in History while at Blackburn College, where I minored in Literature and Philosophy. Since then, I completed an M.A. in History at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and the University of New Hampshire. I also finished an M.S.T. in College Teaching at the...

...achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing an essay, there is never only one correct method, and as your tutor I will help you find the method that works...