Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...Dedicated, innovative, and performance-driven, I specialize in assisting high school students in achieving higher SAT and ACT scores. For almost a decade, I have been training students to think systemically and to explain their problem-solving processes. As a former Kaplan Test Prep teacher, I learned to encourage students to 'think like a test-maker' designing their own test questions. I assist students in strengthening their analytical skills and reviewing test taking strategies for specific problem types....

To educate as many people as possible, to never stop growing, learning, discovering and pushing the limits of what is possible. ... Write out the answers, explain it, and teach it back to me. Document the thought process through a specific problem.

...successful in their education. I am honored to assist in guiding our people to and for the greater good. The experience I have in helping students is working as a substitute teacher. While working as a substitute, I learned to connect with children by expressing, attention, awareness, and visual work. I learned from other experienced teachers I worked with in order to be organized and presentable. I also managed to adapt to instructing in a...

I am a middle school choir teacher, professional classically-trained singer, volleyball enthusiast and referee, avid baker, and animal caretaker. I am passionate about singing, teaching, always learning, and helping young people realize their potential. I'm great at math, reading, and especially all things voice and music theory!

...of Science in History and a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language and English Interpreting. I have taught (in New York City) preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 5th and special needs as well as working as an aide in grades 2,4,6,7 and 8. This has allowed me to familiarize myself with curriculum content and expectations in a range of grades. Since moving to the PA/NJ area, I am working as an itinerant teacher for the deaf...

...ESL students and college students become better readers and writers. I am Texas state certified in English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, and Special Education. I am an adjunct English professor at HCC. I have a bachelor's and master's degree, both in the arts. Since I love learning I have always studied several subjects at the same time. My areas of study have included creative writing, English, the humanities, philosophy, history and women's...

...of James Joyce and interned with now U.S. Senator Mark Udall during his tenure in the House of Representatives. I worked with Crocs Footwear at their global headquarters as an account manager for five years in account management, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2011, when I began pursuing a career in education. I am currently certified as a teacher in Texas in six different subjects, including Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Business, and Special...

...University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Art, majoring in Art History and minoring in French. I tutor a wide array of subjects, but my college experience developed a proficiency in art, history, writing and linguistics in both English and French. I value lifelong learning and want to facilitate that in others. Being a mother of three teenagers, I have learned the importance of building self confidence and personal interest in schoolwork. In my...

...- Business English - Basic English MUSIC - Vocal Training - Piano (beginner and intermediate) ENGLISH (Native Speakers) - Grammar - Writing - Reading - Phonics - Pronunciation I have three diplomas from the University of Phoenix: - Bachelor of business administration - Master of Business Administration - Doctor of Business Administration I hold certifications from: - International Open Academy - Ministry of Science and Technology, China - University of Rochester - The University of...

...me the opportunity to take on different levels of responsibility. I possess a high degree of self-confidence and personal accountability, which help me to manage the rigors of professional work. My job performance goes beyond pragmatic instruction, to include cultural exchange and personal understanding. I know that any environment would be enhanced by my positive attitude, maturity and adaptability. Highly motivated and flexible, I learn quickly and commit myself to any task I take on.....