Award-Winning Tutors serving South Deering, IL

...and I love interacting with students. I believe positive interactions promote self-confidence and a heightened self-esteem. Tutoring is an opportunity to be a role model, and even in a short session, quality interactions leave a lasting impact. I have a variety of interests: I love to exercise, read, spend time with family and friends, and...

...my bachelor's degree in secondary education at Wayne State University, majoring in math and minoring in physics. I have always been very interested in math, how logic-oriented it is and how it applies to almost everything in the real world. Aside from school I enjoy travelling, playing tennis, reading, and watching football on Sundays. I...

...grammar, British Literature, and Contemporary Literature at one of the oldest alternative high schools in the nation. I began teaching Survey of Literature and American Literature at the high school level ten years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature in a "No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout...

...spend a lot of time volunteering and tutoring. I work as a tutor at the university for subjects in biology, chemistry and spanish. While I tutor in university level subjects, I also volunteer as an after school tutor for refugee students in STL, through Firm Foundations tutoring, so I work with younger students as well....

...to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand...

...undergraduate career, I served as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making...

...math and science and I simply love passing that knowledge on to others. My main area of tutoring has been focused on helping middle school students with the journey through 7th grade and into Selective Enrollment high schools in Chicago. I know from experience with my own sons and tutoring other young people how demanding...

...this, I had graduated from a French University with a Bachelor's degree in applied languages (English and Spanish). I mainly tutor french as it is my maternal language and my bachelor's degree was directly related to learning new languages. I love languages and learned many in my life: German, English, Spanish, Italian, Latin and French...

...and educational levels. I am completing my Masters program in May of 2015 and begin student teaching in January. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). My Master's program is being completed at Northeastern Illinois University. I have the most experience working with students from 1st grade through 8th...

...English. I have MS in Physics from UIC and BS in Physics and Math from Moscow Fiztekh. My teaching approach combines the explanation of the fundamentals with practical problem solving techniques. I also ask a lot of simpler questions to make you solve the problem on your own. I pay close attention to your learning...

...and biology whether it be the high school level or college level. In my academic career the sciences were very challenging and I had some of the best tutors helping me along with the process and in part it is why I enjoy helping students. In addition, nothing beats the feeling when you see a...

...in sight, is driven by my own passion for learning which I wish to instill in others. In the past, I have tutored everything from Kindergartners to college seniors in a potpourri of subjects. I enjoy teaching Math and Writing the most because of my comprehensive knowledge of the former, and my love of the...

...a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove. I have always been fascinated with biology and chemistry and how microscopic interactions lead to the world we see around us. I love learning about all areas of science and this passion drives my excitement for tutoring. As someone who was able to...

...teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a better understanding of our world through effective education. It takes education and applicable knowledge to become a better person. I am here to help.... My personal philosophy of teaching asserts that all students are entitled to effective instruction in an active and stimulating learning environment. Students must feel...

...favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then have them attempt a similar problem completely on their own. In my...

...junior pre-med student studying health management at Saint Louis University. I began tutoring my peers in high school and continued my passion for teaching throughout college. I tutor high school students studying for the SAT and ACT. I also tutor math, science, and spanish. I recognize that every student has a different style of learning...

...and speaking the German Language. Currently, I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German and Computer Science classes and continue to work on...

...age, and then continued teaching privately in university in Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel. I have the skills and experience to teach Algebra, as well. I enjoy incorporating fun games and activities into my academic lessons, aiming to shine a different and more exciting light on learning for my students. I am upbeat and energetic...

...learning the fundamentals of school leadership. While I am so excited to be a student again, I already miss teaching! I have taught math for five years and absolutely love it. My favorite is working with students who struggle in math and think they will never be successful. I love working with these students because...

...your preferred learning style. In addition to tutoring and taking graduate classes, I am the treasurer and a board member for a small non-profit organization. My family and I grow many of our own organic produce in the spring through fall months in raised garden beds we built in our backyard. I love to explore...