Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...of these subjects. Along with my education, I have the experience, I have tutored children and adults for about 2 years on and off. I have worked with children for 10+ years and lived in Argentina and Colombia for extended periods of time. I like to focus on the student's interests and intertwine those interests...

...abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina where, among honing my Spanish and conducting research, I continued to work with and tutor a variety of youth. I believe that education and catering education to the unique needs of individual students is imperative. I find it so rewarding to partner with students not only to clarify tricky concepts,...

I love teaching Spanish! I have two sons in their early twenties. I am one of eight children. My mother was born and raised in Mexico, and my dad's parents were from Spain. That's how I learned how to speak Spanish. I also love teaching reading and writing!

...1-6, I relocated to Thailand as a Peace Corps volunteer, working as a Teacher Collaborator and Community Facilitator in local schools (Grades 1-8) and communities. After returning to the States, I became a general classroom teacher for Grades 1-3 in Maplewood Richmond Heights School District. For six years, I wrote and implemented curriculum in math,...

...Legal Studies. Currently, I am working on an Honors Thesis about foreign policy and American electoral politics and independently studying positive psychology and Middle Eastern governments. I hope to eventually go to law school, where I can continue to research, read, analyze, and write extensively. A step in this direction, I took the LSAT a...

...degrees and, after graduation, share my passion with high school students for two years at Kirksville High School. As a teacher, I worked to make lessons as engaging as possible, using a variety of activities to have the material "make sense", which I will do as a tutor. Currently, I am working toward a M.A....

My role as the teacher is to assist every student through engaging and well-prepared lessons, and to lead them to achieve their goals and learning objectives. I embrace the differences of each student and utilize their potential and learning styles so that every student is successful.

...people understand material that they struggle with on their own. Each individual learns differently and there are multiple ways for people to solve a problem. With this in mind I am sure that once we understand the basic concepts and build a solid foundation it is possible to to build from there and understand the...

...Health and Spanish. As such, I have had many opportunities to mentor other students in both academic and extracurricular settings. As a teacher's assistant, I discovered my passions for mentorship and pedagogy. I had the chance to work one-on-one with students and help them problem solve through difficult concepts in lecture material and course exams....

...all share the same style of learning. Having been a visitor to countries with a culture and language different from the one I am used to, I have been in many situations where I faced things completely unknown to me. I faced difficulties in learning new things and it helped me be patient with the...

...for storytelling and creative writing, and I love to bring a creative lens to every subject. I try to help my students relate to the material through their own life experiencesI absolutely love getting to know my students' stories so that I may connect with them on a personal level and tailor my instruction to...

...most passionate about History, English, Spanish, and Writing. In my experience helping students, I like to take a multimedia approach. I believe rote memorization is only one method to help students learn. I often employ videos, games, apps and real-life examples in my tutoring sessions. I believe education is important for every person, both as...

...higher proficiency in the language of their choice. I left for my study abroad program in my junior year; I spent the fall semester of 2012 in Angers, France. I was also able to study in Ecuador the following summer to gain fluency. I spent my time in Quito, Ecuador by traveling and gaining international...

...to the best of my abilities. I believe that all students are able to do well in their courses, as long as they are given the proper resources and patience as a teacher, which I believe that I can provide. My favorite subjects to tutor are any sort of math and science courses. I'm very...

...both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was my favorite subject in school. My teaching/tutoring style is student-centered, with a focus on individual goals and needs. I am enthusiastic about learning and strive to make subjects interesting and fun so that students will feel motivated to study. I particularly enjoy...

...to Varsity Tutors, where I can hopefully be of use to students looking to conquer the terrifying world of numbers. I have the most experience working with children, but am of course happy to work with adults as well. At this time, I am comfortable teach any math through Calculus 1 (AP Calculus), and any...

...arts centers and schools in subject areas of performing arts and Spanish. Previous teaching and instruction experiences include Kumon Learning Center, Boys and Girls Club, KIPP, Eagle College Preparatory Schools, Jewish Community Center, Center of Creative Arts, St. Louis County Library and more! My academic background includes a bachelor's degree in communications with Graduate studies...

...can see the true value of what they're learning in school. This was something I once struggled to understand, but now I can see the value of problem-solving and critical thinking skills that come with adolescent education. Mastery and fluency with these aforementioned skills are imperative for success in any field of study.

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...an occupational therapy and professional organizing business. When I don't have therapy clients scheduled, I love working with students. I have experience as a camp director, an ESL tutor, and teacher's assistant for undergraduate and graduate-level courses. I have worked with many populations, of all ages and abilities. I love teaching Spanish, ESL, and organizational...