Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Beach Park, IL

...located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing,...

...help my students reach their goal of having excellent skills in both English and Spanish. Another subject I enjoy is math up to pre-algebra. When I was in school, math was a struggle for me. Now as an adult, I have a good understanding of it and empathy for those who find it difficult. Finally,...

...myself out there and stand behind my work. By taking on leadership roles from captain of the Scholastic Bowl team to cabin counselor at an overnight camp, I know the value my strong leadership adds to a group effort. I am equal to any task because I will try wholeheartedly. From my experience, I understand...

...differentiating between the two, at any level. Two of my goals as a tutor are: 1) Finding the best ways and environments in which each student learns. I believe everyone works differently and at a different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a...

...School for Public and International Affairs, and certificates in Global Health and Health Policy and Translation and Intercultural Communication. I will be attending Columbia Law School from 2014 to 2017, working toward a Juris Doctorate degree. I have tutored a wide range of subject areas during college, including languages (I have native fluency in Chinese...

...thanks to a few very special mentors in my academic life. My goal as a tutor is to instill in my students an excitement for learning that encourages them to reach higher goals on their own. I believe math is the gateway subject that allows students to build confidence and tackle virtually every other subject....

...duties at an organization called Catholic Charities throughout southeastern Wisconsin. I taught Spanish language, literature and culture at a private high school for some three years. I have worked as an individual tutor as well at different periods in my career. My wife (who is from Guuanajuato, Mexico) and I speak Spanish at home, and...

...for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high 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...

...also gives me the tools necessary to show the connections between all Latin based languages and word origins, which provides a better overall understanding of the way language functions. Outside of academia, I thoroughly enjoy the arts and am an avid fan of a wide variety of music. I was vocally trained for many years, and...

...draw both from my memory of learning that language, and from my experience of teaching English to Spanish-speakers. Last, I have worked with so many students who struggle to express their great ideas in the ways that teachers, tests, and colleges require. I enjoy helping students represent themselves and their ideas through essay-writing, focusing specifically...