Award-Winning Tutors serving Union Ridge, IL

...was also a member of Stratford Festival's Classical Conservatory Company. My main approach to the study of these works of literature is to make them accessible. The works of Willam Shakespeare are still being studied after 400 years because they resonate with people. If I can open that door for my students, they can walk...

...intuitive understanding of the subject matter, rather than just trying to commit formulas, etc. to short term memory. My undergraduate degree was in Criminal Justice Sciences (which lead me to teaching at Cook County Jail). I have an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, with a finance concentration. I'm a level 3...

...across country to experience the east coast at college. I am a graduate of Rutgers University--New Brunswick, with a double major in Comparative Literature and Women's & Gender Studies. My career goals are to get a PhD and a law degree in order to be a professor and a lawyer. I am passionate about education...

...designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed, and if those rules and operating procedures are followed, you can improve your scores. This all boils down down to what the student wants from the test and the following school experience. As such, I strive for an individualized session that is molded...

...of Loyola University-Chicago with a Master's degree in History. In addition to history, I am also very passionate about reading and writing. It is my goal to provide the highest possible quality tutoring in these subjects, and to provide students with a safe and fun environment in which to learn not just these subjects, but...

...park districts, K-12, and in higher education for over 30 years. I began my 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...

...a teacher in the Chicago area. I taught students of all abilities in elementary school 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...

...doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test...

...I love seeing the ideas and ambitions of language students. My favorite subject to tutor is French, as the language is incredibly dear to my heart. The French language has so much history and rich culture, and it is easy to be inspired by its beauty. In my spare hours I enjoy immersing myself in...

...in students, so I relish in showing how manageable physics and statistics can be for anyone. I help students learn how to overcome their anxieties by guiding them to become better problem solvers. The problem solving skills they will develop under my tutelage will be useful not only in those subjects but carry over to...

...to have you succeed in your studies! I am knowledgeable in various math subjects, whether it be basic algebra and geometry, or more difficult classes such as calculus and discrete math. I believe I can help students achieve higher scores and better grades. I welcome anyone who is in need of assistance to contact me.

...always think fast on my feet, forge relationships with people quickly and always be positive and believe we would be safe and prevail. So I found I love to work with people, speak in front of groups, educate and lead. I sold Real Estate in Los Angeles/Orange County, California before returning to the Chicago area....

...a variety of subjects, mainly Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus, but also history and English. However, I'm most passionate about tutoring any math subject, as that is where I feel more experienced and knowledgeable. I'm very hands on: I like to go through step by step on how to solve problems and I ask students questions...

...of I, I was placed on the Dean's List for 3 semesters in a row, and underwent a variety of coursework, such as calculus, statistics, comparative politics, etc. I received my JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where I received a CALI Award in Intimate Partner Violence. I currently work as an Insurance Defense litigator...

...of the prerequisite knowledge, skills, and techniques that will be need to solve the problem. With this method the teacher serves as a facilitator who guides the student through the process of using the critical thinking necessary for understanding the desired result. Thus the focus if for the student to gain knowledge of what they...

...Analytical Writing. My degree taught me invaluable skills and strategies that I look forward to putting to good use with my students! I like to take a highly personalized approach to teaching, and I design my curricula with my students' skills, interests, and difficulties in the forefront of my mind. I'm a firm believer in...

Teaching is more than a job for me, it is indeed a passion that I have been enjoying for the last 18 years!

...range of subjects, I am most passionate tutoring Math, Physics, and Computer Science. In my experience with working with students, it is very important to cater my teaching towards the students needs and personal goals. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball and frisbee, and creating computer-based projects for myself or others online.

I aim to increase understanding and retention of information as well as developing not just the skills to solve a specific problem, but the mindset needed to then solve all future problems. Also, I try and make the process as enjoyable as possible!... I like to take my time to understand how each individual student learns and change my teaching style to suit their needs.

...Program so I will receive a B.A and an M.A in four years (two years early!). Obviously, these days my academic interests are philosophy based but I am also an avid reader and I love history. My truest passion is writing of all kinds so, during the school year, I work part-time as a writing...