Award-Winning Tutors serving Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Hey there! I'm Yiris, a passionate business major in Chicago from Texas. With over two years of working with kids and a year of tutoring experience, I'm here and ready to help you smash your academic goals! Let's learn and achieve together!

...core, teaching is about connecting with the person across from you so that you can tackle their goals and challenges together. I also love to learn and am deeply passionate about empowering those instincts in other people. My formal education started at the University of Michigan, where I studied Movement Science, followed by my Doctorate...

...for 5 years. While I was teaching, I also received my ESL endorsement and worked with many students learning English as a Second Language. Currently, I am in graduate school for speech-language pathology. I have been tutoring a variety of ages and subjects for the past 3 years. I love to teach all ages and...

...therapeutic school for over four years. My teaching experience was very enjoyable, but highly frustrating as well. We worked hard to change behaviors and motivate progress academically and socially. Unfortunately we did not always have the support of families, and in order to really progress expectations in the home and at school need to be...

...from elementary to High School seniors. I have taught subjects from basic english and math concepts to standardized testing such as the SAT. I even have experience helping on topics such as AP CS. My favorite subject to tutor is english as it is able to capture one's thoughts and emotions in the smallest of...

...recitations for 3 years and been a personal tutor for 5 years. My teaching experience has given me insight into how students benefit from laying an early foundation in basic concepts to set them up for success in more advanced topics as an organic course proceeds. I have helped write problem sets and test questions...

...school in a multitude of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between...

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...as important as the student's efforts. Imagine, if you will, learning Latin as a ladder. If you are at the bottom of the ladder, the first step must be the first rung of the ladder and advance one by one not skipping or glossing over any of the 'rungs.' It is the instructor's job to...

...engineering. I am a life-long learner. For the purposes of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, physics, math, Spanish, ACT/SAT prep, and some English. I think that tutoring is not about teaching but about learning. The student needs to be gain interest via examples, questions, and humor in order to become proficient. A combination...

...a concentration in Paleontology from East Tennessee State University. My research focused on Ice Age mammoth dynamics and paleobiological patterns. After my Master's I worked with the National Park Service in Alaska backpacking across remote national parks including Katmai, Bering Land Bridge, and Kobuk Valley completing field work and reports for the park service. I...

...not just to help students with a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I...

...and building relationships with them. Tutoring to me isn't just about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so...

I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.

...tax department. Through that position, I learned the tax compliance process for both federal and state returns. Eventually, I decided to broaden my accounting experience outside of tax and went on to work at Hyatt Hotels in the corporate office. I was responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, and the monthly close process. Currently, I...

...have had different opportunities to help healthcare professionals study and prepare for Professional Certifications. I am very passionate about helping other colleagues prepare for the National Dental Hygiene Board Exam, and Licensure Exams. I also provide students with test taking strategies, study tips, and ways to be confident while test taking. Dental hygiene is filled...

...Spain, where I became fluent in Spanish and was also able to travel to Portugal and Switzerland. I worked as a tutor at my university for both Spanish and Business classes, and I also volunteered as an ESL tutor in the community. While I tutor several subjects (English, ESL, math, Spanish), I enjoy Spanish the...

...apply them to real-world scenarios. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to excel given the right support and resources. I adopt a personalized approach, tailoring my teaching methods to each student's learning style and needs. My tutoring style is interactive and engaging, encouraging students to ask questions,...

...a native Spanish speaker, I bring both fluency and cultural insight to my tutoring sessions, whether I'm helping a beginner get comfortable with basic vocabulary or supporting a more advanced student with grammar and conversation. My strong foundation in English and experience with academic writing also allows me to support students in everything from reading...

...been a teacher for the past 15 years with experience in both special education and general education. I have expertise across the content areas but have degrees in English and History. I am also very adept at making modifications and accommodations for students of various learning styles. I'd love to work with your student!