Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...have from working with students of many backgrounds and abilities affords me many skills as a tutor. I studied abroad in Mexico and Germany while in college and developed a passion for languages and traveling. I spent this past summer backpacking through many countries in Europe and I also took students abroad to Germany for...

...a degree in Psychology with a focus on social behavior. I tutor for a variety of subjects including Psychology, Spanish, French, Reading, and Writing (including ACT Test Prep). My favorite subjects work on are Essay Editing and Psychology, but any subject can be fun! My tutoring style is best described as a relaxed environment so...

...and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope 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...

...English as a second language, Spanish, and middle school math and English. My style is casual and personable, but I will hold you accountable! My previous students would tell you that I can put myself in your shoes and try to figure out exactly how your brain works so we can take the best route...

...a graduate degree in Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. My teaching approach with students is very similar to the approach I use with myself when I am struggling to learn a new concept. I try presenting the concept in a new way, or going back to what the student (or myself) knows and...

...the Defense Language Institute ("DLI") in Monterey, CA. I call it the "Harvard" of Foreign Language. It is the most intense school I am aware of. I lived in Munich, Germany where I enjoyed 2 Octoberfests and 2 Weihnachtsfest (Christmas Festivals). I speak German at a high level. I can help any new student, or...

...truly values a sense of humor. I'm passionate about public affairs, community, and social justice. Self-confidence and empowerment are critical and often underestimated keys to learning. When I tutor a student, I also want to work with them to identify, appreciate, and build on their strengths, as well as feel empowered to ask questions and...

I have been a teacher and learner all my life. I can help with math and science from elementary grades through high school. I am especially good with chemistry and pre-algebra.

...I have my BA in Elementary Education and my teaching certification. I have experience individual tutoring, in the classroom, and in after-school programs. I love to tutor students in math and reading because there are so many fun activities and methods to work with. I am passionate about differentiation and integrating technology to make learning...

...of Spanish in high school, the last year being AP, and I continue to take classes at MSSU to earn my degree in Spanish. I love learning the language and helping others engage in a fun, easy way. I believe that the best way to help students learn any subject is to make it fun,...

I LOVE to teach a language communicatively. After all, a language is meant, by nature, to be spoken rather than to be learned as a formula! I am passionate and innovative. I am here to help you with your Spanish. I adapt myself to your needs, objectives and desires.

...knowledge of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and specific set of strengths and weaknesses to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class beginning in the fall of 2015, and I am also a life-long soccer player....

...physics (Newtonian, Quantum, and Electricity/Magnetism). I believe that to become familiar with a subject, one must practice it and do so often. It is also often helpful to do as much background research as necessary in order to fundamentally understand the topic. Lastly, it is important to note past mistakes and learn from them.

...Varsity Tutors. I am from St. Louis, and attended Westminster Christian Academy in Town and Country. I recently graduated from Greenville University in Illinois and majored in History/ESL Education. I hold teaching certificates in both Missouri and Illinois in both History and ESL and am fluent in Spanish as well. I played football at Westminster...

...to the ACT and the DAT, which is the dental aptitude test. Standardized tests have always been difficult for me without someone teaching me unique strategies and that is why I enjoy tutoring students taking these exams because there are certain approaches that are really useful. Tutoring has always been such a big part of...

...science. I am also double minoring in chemistry and aerospace studies. I have four years of military leadership experience and many years with interpersonal communications. I am dedicated to the success of every student I tutor and I believe in motivating every student, as well. I have experience working with children through employment in various...

...authors such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Challenging as it was, the rewarding feeling after taking these courses made me aware of my passion to help student with similar struggles. I enjoy transferring that passion to overcome difficult subjects and to get students excited about the subject! I love the idea of working with different backgrounds...

...high school English teacher of 4 years dedicated to improving student learning, particularly writing. I have a Master's Degree in English with a concentration in Writing Studies. My work with the Gateway Writing Project has provided me with a plethora of knowledge and resources to do this. Before teaching, I worked as a tutor for...

...teaching and also working with students outside of classroom time. I look forward to the opportunity to meet new people and get to know them as we work together to help them reach their learning goals. I believe strongly that each person is a unique and wonderful individual deserving of love and all the support...