Award-Winning Tutors serving North Center, IL

...taught for 41 years, and I also worked as the school principal for 16 years. I have taught all of the grades from preschool through grade eight. I also provided literacy themed professional development with teachers with Concordia University. I am currently teaching literacy classes at Depaul University. I believe learning about a child, and...

...strengths include using simulation tools such as finite element analysis and multi body dynamic analysis for developing optimized designs from concept to final product. I like to use advanced engineering analysis tools. My career history includes about 2 years at Accuride Corporation as Product Engineer/FEA and 3 years at MSC Software as a Senior Application...

...new ways for behavior management. As a passionate educator, one of my primary goals is to foster the development and success of young brains. I am convinced that my background in education and approach to the online classroom would make me a great choice to partner with you in your family's educational journey.

I am a seasoned tutor with over 5+ years of experience working with middle-school, high-school, and undergraduate college students on a multitude of subjects, as well as coaching potential applicants through the college search process.

...taught ESL (I have a TEFL certification) at a community center to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. During this past year I received my masters degree in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I focused on social justice investigative reporting, specifically focusing on immigration reporting. I'm currently a freelance reporter...

My goal is to assist students in what they find most difficult to help them achieve their goals. I enjoy getting to know a student's personal interests and hobbies. In doing so, I will get to know their learning preferences and get to use references or analogies to what they already know and use on...

...students in the Chicago Public School system, I've constantly looked for ways to listen, learn, and serve youth. The most transformational experience I had was leading a summer programming poetry class at a Chicago based nonprofit that served HIV, homeless, and/or refugee youth and families. I still recall the lessons learned - both in the...

...I taught some learners by one-to-one in-person in Illinois and have taught in classes both in-person and online in NYC. I'm glad to help people who are interested in Japan and Japanese. The goal and purpose depend on each person, so I try my best to adjust lessons to each person's needs.

...of Arts in Art History from Bowling Green State University. I earned my teaching license in Secondary Education from Eastern Illinois University in May 2022. I am currently a high school English teacher. Before I started teaching, I was a test prep tutor, and clocked hundreds of hours working with high school students on SAT...

...my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid foundation, background information,...

...satisfaction to see how they have matured, and some have told me that they wouldn’t be where they are today without my tutoring. My students have begun careers at Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in nursing, radiology, and as medical technicians. I have seen my non-major students become music teachers, work in...

...experience in urban schools. During my educational career I have been able to connect and collaborate with educators globally. Most of my career has been advocating for children in the areas of special education, behavioral issues, and mental health. A passionate advocate for children in trauma and children experiencing mental health issues, I am author...

...concepts to new problems. I had more than 5 years of tutoring /teaching experience after I graduated from UCLA. I have Math degree and teaching certificate. I also worked for more than 20 years as an Actuary and Education manager. I also taught my own kids throughout their school years before they went to college,...

...any concept that I am familiar with because I truly believe that every student has the potential to fully accomplish their goals, regardless of the obstacles in place. I love working with students because at every of my previous encounters we established a rapport that assisted in achieving remarkable advancements. In my spare time, I...

...a program called MAPSS (Master's of Arts Program in the Social Sciences). I came to UChicago after six years in education so I could qualify to teach at the tertiary level. I already have a Master's of Education in Secondary History, and confirmed to myself over six years of teaching, tutoring, and mentoring that education...

...on difficult challenges and set goals for myself that require a lot of effort and do not stop until I achieve them. I love to help others in achieving their goals as well, whether it is helping someone through an academic struggle or helping a friend accomplish other goals. I believe that I am very...

...have realized how important it is to have individuals that are able to help as you progress through school, especially when you are struggling. To this end I want to be a great academic resource for students and help them solidly the concepts which will help them succeed in their academic endeavors and beyond.

...you to feel confident within yourself. I make goals for each student to achieve at the end of the session and I set up lesson plans ahead of time to prepare for your success. I make sure students are engaged and participate throughout the sessions and this has proven to help with retention. This can...

...have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments...

...the individual. Also, whenever possible I give students opportunities to apply their skills to what is most interesting to them and help them search for new things to learn. I want students to actually enjoy reading and writing as much as I want them to reach their full academic potential. I have a master's in...