Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...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 a skill that transcends the academic disciplines. When he is...

...tutor a wide range of subjects at many different grade levels. If I had to pick a favorite subject to tutor, though, it would be writing because I enjoy helping others develop their thoughts and ideas into something they can share with others. My teaching philosophy is differentiation, differentiation, differentiation! No two people are the...

...point of view of someone seeing it for the first time. There are many reasons that I believe make me a good tutor but of all of them, I would like to highlight my patience and listening ability. Patience is important because the same material is processed differently by each student and it's important to...

...to work with them to identify, appreciate, and build on their strengths, as well as feel empowered to ask questions and be curious. Wanting to improve your knowledge level and abilities is something to be proud of, not something a student should feel embarrassed about. I would love to work with your student on all...

...offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also worked with a multitude of tutoring clients, and each student that I have worked with always seems to teach me something novel that I try to pay forward to future students. I try to blend my...

...path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing an essay, there is never only one correct method, and as your tutor I will help you find the method...

...have been teaching and tutoring since I was a freshman in high school, and I have become quite comfortable working with a variety of subjects and learning styles. I hold two Bachelors degrees in music and German. During my time in university I also studied subjects outside of my majors such as psychology, accounting, and general...

...and adapting my techniques (or even creating new ones) so that you get the most out of our one-on-one sessions! I specialize in ACT prep, but I enjoy working with students in other subjects as well, especially the sciences and language arts. I have experience working with students from elementary through high school, as well...

...ranging experience with many different subjects. I believe that all students can achieve success in classes, but some students need different explanations, approaches, or instructional methods. I have experience working with traditional Latin methods, as well as trying to integrate technology into my methods. I enjoy reading books of all types (my current genre of...

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching reading and mathematics. I believe a day without learning is a day wasted, and I hope to impart this love of learning and hunger for knowledge to my students by helping them to discover knowledge rather than imparting that knowledge to them. In my spare time,...

...students. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my bike, and cooking new foods. I’m available for a wide variety of subjects but am most passionate about Spanish and English. My mission as a tutor is to identify each learner’s individual struggles and weaknesses so as to not only achieve...

...Council of Reading Teachers, the Mathematics Educators of Greater St. Louis and the Science Teachers of Missouri. I am a volunteer for PALS (a no-kill animal shelter) in Troy, Missouri. Recently, I began volunteering for the St. Louis area Muscular Dystrophy Association. I also like to read (naturally), collect old cookbooks and travel around to...

...of excellence in their studies and just need extra guidance in some areas of their instruction. My passion for education and exuberance for teaching will provide your child with a great learning experience. My past times include cooking, hiking, fishing, reading, watching classic movies, gardening, dancing, exercising, walking, and working with children.

...I respect for their guidance regarding, for example, course work, research projects, clinical work, or even career or personal goals. I approach teaching from a very similar perspective. I believe that guiding students toward learning course material is more effective than simply lecturing or dictating to them. I believe that fostering independence in students, especially...

...Americorps VISTA and teaching art and creative writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing 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...

...I also read a fair amount and spend a lot of time with my family. Building strong relationships is of utmost importance to me, as strong positive relationships both give value to people and enable people to make a difference in the world. I hope that I am able to pair my passions with my...

...how to learn. I am prepared to tutor reading mechanics, reading comprehension, writing, cognitive processing and study skills. I truly enjoy helping students improve in terms of reading comprehension. To borrow a colloquial phrase; you see the light bulb turn on. As a speech & language therapist of 30+ years; I am able to remediate...

...degree in Middle School Education from Saint Louis University and years of teaching experience, I am both trained and practiced in adapting lessons to meet the unique needs of individual learners. I assess students' level of proficiency with particular concepts and plan activities based on their learning styles and goals. I especially enjoy history and...

...comprehension a headache? Is grammar a snore? Has language got your tongue? Don't worry. I'm here to help! Not only do I have years of expertise in English grammar, editing, and reading comprehension, I can make them clear and fun for you. Every person is different. We're not cookie cutters, so we can't expect everyone...

...at the potential that can be awakened with the right guide. This unique perspective inspired me to try awaken that potential within others. In my spare time, I enjoy learning new things. Currently, I am teaching myself how to program computers. I am a voracious reader, of non-fiction and fiction alike. Nothing gives me greater...