Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and reinforce previously taught material, and to prepare my...

...of all ages. I have worked for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for...

...they not only can succeed in school, but enjoy doing so. I consider myself a very passionate and bubbly person. I am a team player who loves working with others, and was actually part of a synchronized ice skating team in High School. I love nature, particularly the stars and astronomy. I also love animals...

...told, a video I have shown them, or a presentation I have given, I feel that I have done some small part to form a new connection between them and the greater fabric of humanity, both past and present. I thus seek to teach in a way that creates not only understanding, but excitement, fostering...

...that any student is capable of learning anything. With motivation, resources, and help where needed, no academic subject is ever entirely out of reach. My goal as a tutor is to not only help students understand concepts or perform well on exams, but also develop skills that will help them succeed independently in the future.

...approach to teaching because in my experience students are far more willing to learn when seemingly arcane subjects can be tied into their day to day life and their relevance concretely demonstrated. I delight in finding and applying these connections, and I look forward to teaching others to find them as well. In my free...

...sciences and levels of mathematics. I have noticed as both an educator and student that the best teachers are the ones who not only enjoy the material they teach but actively participate in application. My research is in signal processing; finding new ways to make music a part of everyone's everyday life. I love to...

...personal relationships with my students by listening and communicating with them. I try to personalize learning to suits each student's learning-style and teach to their strengths to make them more confident, alongside improving any weaknesses. I am extremely patient and confident with the subjects I have marked. I truly care about my student and want...

...Upon graduating, I joined Teach for America and spent 2 years teaching kindergarten in an underserved school in St. Louis while simultaneously earning my initial certification in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. In addition to leading my kindergarten class in Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science instruction, I also...

...picked up minors in Spanish, Linguistics, Sociology, and Multicultural Studies along the way. Since graduating, I've moved to St. Louis and spent a year in a public affairs fellowship program, learning about public service, politics, collaboration, and leadership. Now, I'm working in the non-profit sector and finding ways to be more involved in my neighborhood...

...St. Louis this summer. I have an BA in International Relations and a minor in Environmental Science from American University in DC. Next, I moved to Phoenix, Arizona to complete my two years as a Teach for America Corps. Member. I taught middle school math and received a Masters Degree in Secondary Education. I am...

...earned a BA in English and a BS in Linguistics at Truman State University. While at Truman, I helped tutor and mentor foreign exchange students as they acclimated to studying in America. I also worked at an orphanage during a semester study abroad experience in Ghana, West Africa where I provided both one-on-one and classroom...

...Disability students Grades K 12. I currently work for the Pattonville School District teaching English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from K-12 and with students of different cultural backgrounds. I love helping students with Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math and anything else they would like help with! I find it valuable to take...

...disabilities teaching them social, emotional, and life skills. I have experience working with students as young as 5 years old tutoring and/or teaching in the areas of reading, writing, math, science, and providing speech therapy services. I received my Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from Truman State University in 2016. I would love the opportunity...

...students. Building a solid foundation of basic skills is fundamental in moving forward in a student's academic life. My special education training has allowed me to develop curriculum to meet a student's individual learning style and build that foundation. Throughout my educational experience with students I have focused on basic skills; developing materials to tap...

...tutoring relationship is built upon trust, respect for each other, engaging in two-way dialogue, and a good dose of humor! I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects-from the technicalities of math to the challenge of idea generation in writing. I also have an interest helping students improve test taking techniques and study methods. I love...

...my passion for education with my skills in public relations. My most treasured moments in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn and grow. I am most passionate about English and reading; however, I am willing and able to tutor in math and science....

...the high school level for 14 years. His teaching experience is broad, covering subjects from English to social studies and history to philosophy and theology. His primary areas of expertise are in composition and writing across the curriculum, reading in all content areas, and English and American Literature; however, Daniel finds that teaching well is...

...received college credit for them, so feel free to ask me questions about those tests. Lastly, I am available for tutoring in introductory economics. I took AP Macroeconomics in high school and received a score of 5 and I just recently took Microeconomics at Emory and I would be happy to help students in those...

...session, I like to get to know the student and obtain a sense of context by asking a few questions surrounding his/her desires, challenges, goals, etc. To me, a student is to be understood and respected as a person first and foremost. From there, my method is very practical. I try to meet students where...