Award-Winning Tutors serving Belleville, IL

...been a large part of my academic career and I have found it is often an integral part of truly mastering a topic. My tutoring approach takes a hands-on style that lets students work through problems with assistance first, and then on their own. This style allows the student to become confident in his/her knowledge...

I am a certified teacher in elementary and Special Education. I have over five years of experience substitute teaching at the middle school and high school levels. I am especially strong in math (elementary math to algebra), spelling, writing, proofreading/editing, grammar, and organizational and study skills.

...up to a certain level of classes regardless of their ability or performance. Because of this, we were referred to as “peer teachers” rather than “tutors” because we reinforced the information that was taught in class. In addition to tutoring, I also volunteered around the Kirksville area and helped Spanish speakers with limited English proficiency...

...both the ACT and the SAT inside and out. I can both help students quickly improve their test scores through simple test-taking tricks, but I can also help them develop their abilities and strengthen their conceptual grasp of a more difficult field. I find I get the strongest improvement in the reading and math sections....

...students in third through sixth grade, again in varying settings of one on one, in small groups, and whole class. Before teaching full time, I substituted and worked with high school students a few times. I feel comfortable taking subject matter with which the student is struggling and slowing down or taking novel approaches to...

...teaching strategies. While teaching, I coached the Science Olympiad team and loved giving students the opportunity to extend their knowledge of a science subject they were specifically interested in. Even more fun was watching them compete in those subjects! Out of all the sciences, I am most passionate about AP biology, though I am excited...

...took me far away from the Virginia home I grew up in all the way to Hawai'i where I worked as a 7th grade math and science teacher. In my second year there, I led my students to pass the standardized math test at a rate 15% higher than the state average! I eventually moved...

...and brought me into contact with new ideas and new friends. For that reason, I've seen the value that learning another language can bring to someone's life. Through teaching, I hope to give other language students the tools to communicate with other people and to see other ideas and places from a different perspective.... I approach language teaching as a conversational interaction that incorporates expression in its written and spoken forms. In my experience, a second...

...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 skills. My goal is always to make sessions engaging and meaningful.

I am currently a Senior in a Computer Science program. I am excited about sharing some of my knowledge of programming with other students because I love to teach. I am primarily focused on tutoring undergraduate level programming or statistics classes.

...is Mandarin Chinese and I have a strong passion in helping people understand and improve their Chinese language skills. I always believe being able to speak and understand another language really can open a door for a person to see the world from a different perspective. There are so many aspects behind a language, such...

I have been working in the special-education field for over for over 4 years. I enjoy working with people of all ages and walks of life. Learning is my passion!

...struggling students. I also volunteered to tutor 6th graders and support them as they worked through homework. I love working with kids and babysit often, so I am familiar with keeping children on task. As I tutor children I hope to unlock the potential of my students, giving them the opportunity to achieve what they...

...engaging in small projects and experiments rather than through lecture. During my time at Truman I conducted research in psychology on two different research teams. With one team I studied the effects that heart rate has on one's physical and mental health. On the other team I helped to conduct research on cognitive effects of...

...with Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Economics. I have been tutoring for about 6 years in various subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. While our tutoring time is important, there time a student spends after our sessions is equally as crucial. That is why I work with students to create...

I believe that all students can learn and be successful. I also believe that all students should be given equal opportunities and guidance.... I believe that all students can learn and that each should be given equal opportunities to learn and grow.... In a first session with a student I would spend time on a personal level, getting to know him or her and what their interests are.

...other students who are in the position that I was just in recently. The strategies I picked up from my experiences helped me do well on these tests and I hope to help other students do the same. I have experience tutoring math in high school and some of my friends in the SAT. More...

...an all boy's Catholic school and have previously taught all girls. I love teaching. I love math and I love when my students share that excitement for the subject. Even if my students don't love the subject, I love getting to see those students work through their challenges to reach the "a-ha" moment.... Education is the root of all possibilities in this life. Learning in school helps us to become critical thinkers, thoughtful, and informed. Life...

...school to earn my Master's degree. I have a passion for mathematics, science, and overall excellence in the classroom and outside of it. I started tutoring in high school, and I have always enjoyed helping others to learn and understand the subjects that I love. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy fishing, outdoor things, playing...

Mathematics was always my favorite class at school. I have always been passionate about solving problems. I studied finance in Grad school and working towards my CFA. I am a mother of two beautiful children. I am also yoga instructor.