Award-Winning Tutors serving Matteson, IL

...to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall...

...worked with high risk elementary students who were performing well below grade level and helped them to meet and/or exceed the required standards by year's end. My teaching philosophy utilizes the backward design method where we begin with the ideal result then we review all of the prerequisite knowledge, skills, and techniques that will be...

...student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying Computer Science, as well as a National Merit Finalist. I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math,...

...of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals;...

...with an after-school program in late 2012. I tutored K-8 in various subjects. I then moved on to tutor adults, and I currently tutor freshman and sophomores in the Chicago Public High School setting. I believe education is vital to advance in life and I want to make it fun for whoever I come across.

...2014 graduate of Northwestern University with a BS in Journalism and International Studies. My journalistic work has appeared in the Boston Globe and other respected publications, though at the moment I'm focusing on teaching the intricacies of the written word, among other subjects. I discovered the joys of teaching as a volunteer tutor to local...

...student but rather the ability of the teacher to act a s a facilitator of the self-questioning of the student and vice-versa, for indeed the questions the student comes up with resonate and develop further questions for him-herself and the teacher that helps him-her discover his-her learning process about diverse subjects. This learning process should...

...tutoring since I was a high school student. I've worked with middle and high school students on topics in math, the sciences, and ACT Prep. From my experiences tutoring and presenting scientific research, I have developed an enthusiasm for explaining concepts in creative ways, tailored to the listener. I graduated from Northwestern University with a...

...a senior at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to...

...adjunct law school professor, and my passion is teaching students how to solve problems. I received my undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and my law degree from DePaul University. I love all things Chicago, especially the lakefront. I try to read at least two books a week and write in my free time. I have...

...a painting, I will bring the paint and the brushes - but you will paint the masterpiece with your own ideas. I promise to do my very best to help you get the job done and learn some new critical thinking skills along the way. I am enjoyable to work with, and I promise that...

I bring two years experience as a tutor in New Jersey and New York. In addition, I worked as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent...... I have a thoughtful and conversational style. I believe in fostering the student's interest in a subject and focusing on the fundamentals.

...my little brother everything I know, whether it be how to ride a bike or how to solve differential equations in calculus (he's better than me now). More than experience, what makes me a great tutor is that I love to teach others. Teaching is a fundamental part of who I am and has been for...

...7th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Gary Comer College Prep Middle School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about...

...I can help you improve are Writing, Pinyin and Conversation/Speech. I emphasize on the correct tonal and pronunciation of words. The stroke order and Radical identification of words which is very important when using a dictionary. And to develop your unique personal style to communicate effectively. I will design the lesson according to your specific...

...well as my personal passion for teaching and science is obvious during each tutoring session. Through engagement, inquiry, modelling, scaffolding, reciprocal teaching, games, mnemonics, videos, images, and a variety of other methods, I will do everything I can to help my students achieve any goal. As an educator, my own goal is to figure out...

...lover of math, English, and learning in general. I am currently studying pure mathematics and political science at DePaul University. I have been a tutor for four years now! I love helping students achieve their goals and gain confidence in their abilities. I am especially passionate about helping students learn to appreciate and comprehend math...

...time spent engaging with Education. That's a hard thing to concentrate on! I want to make it fun and challenging, but not hard and boring. I want you to learn, to further yourself, to become the student YOU want to be. My goal isn't to bog you down with extra work, it's to lift you...

...can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as a generally...

...Public School System in Elmhurst, IL and graduate from The University of Wisconsin in Madison, I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the...