Award-Winning Tutors serving Granite City, IL

...for over 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...

...time, inspired me to initially pursue a career in education and it continues to inform every lesson plan that I write today. I want my students become more independent, self-driven learners. Allowing students to work with material in a variety of ways, collaboratively, individually, and independently, allows students to learn in ways that best suit...

My personal experience learning languages has been one of the best joys in my life. I enjoy using foreign languages to connect with people all around the world. Helping people do the same is my goal and I hope to have the chance to work with you!... I believe learning should be fun. Make it relatable to something the student is interested in to help make it memorable. Find out what the student is interested in...

...math and sciences like physics and chemistry. I sometimes tutor writing such as college language and composition writing as well. My favorite subjects to teach are calculus (1 through 3), elementary differential equations, and physics (Newtonian, Quantum, and Electricity/Magnetism). I believe that to become familiar with a subject, one must practice it and do so...

...in mathematics (you sorta have to be to as an engineer) and unlike some people in here I refrain from using math jargon while teaching, instead focusing on building on basic knowledge and constructing mathematical rules. I tutor Algebra 1 and 2 as well as Trigonometry but I am open to facilitating up to Calculus...

...students by guiding students through the pathways that I took to understand a topic while providing some helpful resources, such as notes and examples. Working through problems and building confidence through practice is also very important. Outside of school work I enjoy playing guitar, sailing (when I can actually find a sailboat small enough for...

...for helping students understand concepts they have never encountered before. I strive to build personal connections with all my students to better foster a safe and collaborative learning environment. I used to work for Mathnasium as an instructor for students ranged k-12. In addition, I did reading and math skills prep for new freshmen transitioning...

...middle and 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...

...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 right drive and encouragement, students will know...

I look forward to teaching you how to not only master content but also how to master tests. I have tutored hundreds of students with SAT and AP testing and look forward to sharing my tips with you.

...enjoy teaching cost and managerial accounting most because I like the various uses for it. My style of tutoring is one that puts the student first and gives them all the information that I have in order to set them up for success. I am interested in other things such as music, outdoors, and entertainment.

...passionate about teaching, I find the position personally satisfying. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love building trusting relationships with students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority.

...muscles, kinesiology, and biomechanics. I have a lot of experience teaching and training kinesiology and love to help others understand the terminology and human movement. I am a firm believer every person learns in different ways and at different speeds, and it is my job as a tutor to understand my students needs so they...

...of interesting tips that can greatly benefit my students. All of my previous work experiences have dealt with children and young adults, most recently being this past school year when I volunteered at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. During this volunteering experience, I engaged in various activities including tutoring patients 18 years and younger. Outside...

...those behaviors to maximize your learning while we are together and your study skills so you continue to learn until we see each other again. I am tutoring during my free time because I feel it is important to use your skills to give back to others. I look forward to helping you achieve academic...

...the course of their academic year by focusing on their overall comprehension as well as the mechanics of their writing. Additionally, I have had great success aiding students in writing their personal statements for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Across the board, my teaching philosophy has been to prompt my students through discussion, using questions...

...teacher, I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I...

...level where I worked with students from various cultures and backgrounds, including ESL students. My travels have led me to such countries as Barbados and Bahamas. As a life long educator, I believe that students deserve to have the best education possible and be treated with respect and fairness. I look forward to working with...

I have a bachelor's in Applied Mathematics from Missouri. I tutored Math throughout college, so I have plenty of experience with college-level Calculus and Statistics.

...and 10th grade English classes at Soldan High School, and I have also served as a volunteer tutor at the International Institute of St. Louis, assisting high school students with English coursework. In addition, I worked for ten years at Washington University Medical School as a technical writer and research administrator. I very much enjoy...