Award-Winning Tutors serving Edwardsville, IL

Hola! My name is Katie and I am excited to speak Spanish with you! I have a minor in Spanish and have lived in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Panama for a total of 6 years. Nos vemos pronto!

...10 years. My teaching style is first to identify the knowledge gaps in a student, and then lead them to fill in the gap by using the Socratic method . I emphasize conceptual mastery over content mastery. Once I identify the learning style of my student, I develop a customized lesson plan and study schedule...

...the most through doing and I can help them find the ways to best take the knowledge they are learning and adapt it. Previous students have said that I am "challenging but fun" and that is what I strive to do with all of my students. Students should enjoy the learning process, but also be...

...is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to truly understand and interact with information rather than just memorizing. Personally, I've always liked studying with other people as well as on my own, and I have many different strategies...

...elementary school levels and also special and regular education settings. More specifically, I taught seventh and eighth grade special education (CWC and self-contained both) and third and fourth grade regular elementary education. I was recognized as the City of St. Charles School District 2008-2009 Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year. I was also a...

As a teacher and public school principal, I know how important it is for kids to have access to differentiated instruction in order to fill gaps that they have in instruction.

...they are engaged with subject, so I aim to make all of my tutoring sessions fun and enjoyable while still being productive to a student's long-term goals. I am a very positive person, and tutoring sessions with me will be upbeat and productive. My goal is always to work with you rather than lecture at...

...main subjects for tutoring are all aspects of History. This includes World, European, American, Ancient, Modern, Political, etc, as well as social studies and geography. I also help with all subject matter that deal with essay writing, including things as subject, structure, and overall presentation. When it comes to educating, I believe that an education...

I intend to impact students' views on learning by providing experiences that make learning fun and enjoyable.

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.

I feel my function is to prepare students for the next step, kind of like a minor league coach. It's going to burn a little, but it will absolutely be worth it in the end.

...Chemistry and I have taken courses in a vast majority of chemical fields including Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry and even Nanochemistry. I also took four years of high school German and four years of college German courses, and I enjoy finding new opportunities to practice my language skills. In addition to academics, I...

...from the parents and community, learning from colleagues, and especially learning from the children. Children have taught me to open my mind and my heart to the joys, the innocence, and the diversity of ideas in the world. Because of this, I will never forget how to smile with the new, cherish the old, and...

...student. Not everyone learns in the same way and sometimes we just need things explained a in a way that we can better understand them even if it's the second or third time we're hearing about it. It's important to provide each student with the means to further their education. I think that improving their...

...graduated from the University of MissouriColumbia with a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition and a minor in Visual Art. I tutor Algebra, Calculus I, Geometry, Visual Arts, Music Theory, and Composition. I really enjoy teaching and am most passionate about Music and composition and I love answering questions about these topics! As a tutor,...

...in Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. I have always had a passion for teaching and helping students succeed in the classroom! I am most passionate about Elementary Education and Algebra. Through my experience in college, I have had the opportunity to student teach in classrooms and found that students' minds are exceptional. With the...

...As a father I know I want the best for my son and understand how important his education is for his overall achievement in life. Providing your son(s) or daughter(s) with the guidance and motivation is what I strive to accomplish. I look forward to working with them and helping them achieve their full potential.

...is Steve. I am a former social worker who is looking for some part-time work. I have spent a good number of years reading as a personal passion. I believe that I have great skills writing and understanding the written word. I am capable and ready to help with any work except more advanced mathematics....

Reading is like cooking. It tastes better the more practice you get. I believe every subject is interesting when presented by the right teacher. I strive to be that teacher.... What strategy works depends on what kind of learner they are. Tactile and visual learners often love foldables they can build and interact with. Audio learners often prefer stories or jokes related to the concept that they can remember. I've found that a great many teenagers...

I earned a Ph.D. and an M.A. in English from Saint Louis University, where I specialized in American Literature, poetry, and pedagogy. As an educator, my experience includes a full-time faculty appointment in English as a Second Language, in...