Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Grayslake, IL

...is watching a student's emotions go from frustration and confusion, to enlightened and excited. Math doesn't have to be as hard as some make it. I try to make it as easy and understandable as possible. I have more than 12 years of experience tutoring high school and college students in math, from algebra to...

...establishing rapport with the students. A strong rapport helps to create a relaxed learning environment. I also keep my lessons interesting by intertwining current events, my own personal experiences, and technology together. By using multiple teaching strategies I can cater to all learning types, since every student learns in their own unique way.

...school tutor for refugee students in STL, through Firm Foundations tutoring, so I work with younger students as well. I have always enjoyed tutoring since my high school years as I believe in the importance of spreading knowledge and giving everyone the help they deserve so they can all equally excel. As a biology major,...

...connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ in college!), reading books and articles, cooking all kinds of food,...

...degree in Biology. Hiram is a liberal arts school, so I have experiences outside of the sciences also. During my time in college, I was a teaching assistant for several literature classes and also tutored students who took various levels of Spanish. Every student is different and learns in a unique way. It's important to...

...structure for all students, including adolescents, who all have unique learning styles. My experience in the Learning Center has fostered greater ability to develop clearer directions, clearer expectations, and to be able to more strongly model what I wanted my students to learn and to produce in both world history and government. Personally, as a...

...of subjects in math and science with people of all ages. Ever since I was a peer tutor in my high school years, I realized I had a gift for explaining mathematical concepts to others. I am really good at bringing complex and abstract concepts down into a simpler framework for any individual to understand....

...and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to understand the different ways people think about the world. My students describe me as patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I believe that...

...French and Learning and Behavior. My passions lie in reading and writing, but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including...

...far in my life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them from...

...I am anticipating studying abroad in the future in both China and France in an effort to use those languages to study International Relations. Outside of school, my favorite thing to do is travel. There is no better way to understand another culture than to visit it. I also like to cook, take pictures, and...

...I am a graduate student at UMB studying Applied Linguistics with a concentration in Foreign Language Pedagogy/Language Acquisition. I aspire to be a university professor some day. I have worked hard to be able to earn 4.0 cumulative GPAs at both COD and UIC and have received several honors and accolades that have enhanced my...

I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success...

...personalize my tutoring methods to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It is important to me to get to know my students and figure out the best way to help them achieve their goals! Although I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math. It fills me...

...to put in additional time and effort to help an individual student, including one-on-one instruction or additional material on a given subject or concept. Every student has his own unique learning style which needs to be understood and utilized by the instructor. With my wealth of teaching experience, I have developed many various teaching strategies...

...sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art. I love the murals and sculpture that are part of the landscape of Chicago, where I live. I read all different kinds of materials, but especially American literature, both North and South.... Find out what your key strengths are and then set some goals - and an attainable timeframe.

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.

...Spanish, reading, and writing students for the summer. Much of what motivates him as a teacher is his view that bilingualism and multiculturalism are assets, not shortcomings, and that all children have a right to learn the language of their families and communities. His experience teaching multiple grade levels allows him to scaffold instruction exactly...

My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study...

I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.