Award-Winning Tutors serving Prairie Avenue District, IL

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...Mel High School on the west side of Chicago. While attending I took AP U.S. History, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Calculus. My advanced background in math, English, and history will enable me to tutor a vast array of subjects and reach a wide variety of students. I hold a Bachelor of Arts...

...career as a choreographer & dancer in 1981 at Columbia College Chicago and later joined the Dance Center faculty and Mordine & Company Dance Theatre in residence. I performed with many dance companies as a guest artist. In 1988 I met Katherine Dunham and my mentor Tommy Gomez and fell in love with the Dunham...

...and also graduated summa cum laude from their undergraduate program in 2014. I have dual citizenship with the US and Chile, and my hispanic roots have always been very important to me. I grew up speaking Spanish but have also dedicated a significant portion of my academic studies to Spanish language and literature as well....

...I am most passionate about helping students with mathematics and organizational skills. The satisfaction of seeing the accomplished look on a child's face when he or she is finally able to grasp a concept with which he or she once struggled is truly amazing. I firmly believe that a tutor needs to match their student's...

...students where they are. I am a big believer in the power of intuition and curiosity, so I try to teach in a way that nurtures both. I find that it is important not only to know how to get from problem statement to solution, but also to have some understanding of why the pieces...

...face of any future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor Swift hits. In the kitchen, I love to take a scientific approach to cooking, understanding the chemical...

...me to share my passion of helping others learn and grow. My approach is student-centered. I adapt my instruction to meet their unique needs while fostering an environment where they can feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. In addition to having strong communication and management skills. I have a proven track record of developing...

...in my hometown of Chicago. I specialize in all levels of high school math and up through all three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am...

...the University of Illinois, Chicago where I taught courses on Latino literature, history, and culture. I believe that education, and knowledge broadly, allows us to expand our understanding of the world in hopes of creating a better tomorrow. I work toward empowering my students, giving them the necessary tools to elevate their work, particularly their...

...ability levels, including those with specific learning needs and gifted learners. My philosophy on education and tutoring is student-centered; my goal is to support students in not only learning and understanding, but in developing work ethic, studying and note-taking skills, and self-advocacy. I have a passion for mathematics. Outside of the classroom, hobbies include reading,...

...at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!

...years ago and I do this as a hobby for myself and friends. Anytime I can find something in my house to sand down and repaint or refinish I take on the project as well. I love learning and expressing myself creatively because it forces me to look at things in a new way and...

...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 work with students to match their learning style (visual,...

I began learning German in the 7th Grade and it developed into being an exchange student and have two job assignments living and working in Germany. My oldest and dearest friend was my exchange partner. We have been friends for 50 years.

...to the subject or task at hand. I also understand what it is like to be a student struggling in a subject, despite their best efforts. I have learned many techniques for studying efficiently, organizing information, and managing stress that have helped me through these situations in the past, and I would love to help...

...special needs students for the past 20 years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the opportunity to work with a student, I know that I can bring...

I am a certified teacher and have been teaching all subjects for the past ten years. I specialize in mathematics and social sciences!... I believe that all students can learn! I believe that teachers must create meaningful lessons that excite and engage students.

...the classroom, I have learned many things. However, two main things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different learning styles for...

...and Writing. As I enjoy tutoring in these subject areas, I thoroughly enjoy improving students in area of Phonics and Reading Fluency. I am a firm believer that all students can achieve their goals and improve. Not all students learn the same so it is very important to me to learn about each students learning...