Award-Winning Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I enjoy...

...students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During my 2 years with UrbanFuture, I was able to develop different teaching methods and styles dependent on the student I was teaching. Everyone has their own special way to learn, it's my job to help you find that! From UrbanFuture, I proceeded to tutor with pay privately...

...why I want to be an engineer), and I love being able to help people understand the difficult concepts and methods that students of these subjects sometimes struggle with. I understand that Math can be frustrating and difficult to understand, and I try to make learning and understanding it as fun and simple as possible....

...we reinforced the information that was taught in class. In addition to tutoring, I also volunteered around the Kirksville area and helped Spanish speakers with limited English proficiency (LEP) complete their tax forms, learn English and communicate during their child’s parent-teacher conferences. I attribute my competency in Spanish in part to the twelve years for...

...I served as instructional associate for a course in introductory grammar at Syracuse University's prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had as a graduate student. I loved seeing my students make progress and begin enjoying a course that they had been struggling with.

...up was watching "Reading Rainbow." One of the most satisfying things to witness is when someone realizes they have new skills in sounding out words (ESL/elementary reading) or now-found confidence to take on the ACT! I do appreciate the learning styles of children as I currently share time each week at a pediatric hospital helping...

...in Biological Sciences from Rice University and I am currently a first-year medical student at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. I am very passionate about learning and love discovering new facts/ information. This also extends to watching students grow and become experts at subjects they initially struggled with.

...tutor-student relationship is always a "win-win," so to speak. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in English literature, and I'm currently working on a master's in teaching (English) at Washington University. I believe that active, attentive listening, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor are all crucial to successful tutoring. I have extensive one-on-one...

...in Environmental Earth Sciences, I gained a strong background in math and science. I have teaching experience as a camp counselor at a nature preserve, as a tutor while in college, and as a teaching assistant of a higher level geology course. I enjoy tutoring and allowing students to reach conclusions through guided critical thinking...

...at a Fair Trade cooperative, volunteering on organic livestock and produce farms, and teaching and tutoring rural students. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my bike, and cooking new foods. I’m available for a wide variety of subjects but am most passionate about Spanish and English. My mission as...

...the bigger picture, with the knowledge learned from them being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing each step of the process....

...goal oriented teaching style to help students improve their performance on tests. My favorite subject to teach is the ACT, because most of the content and many of the test taking skills covered by the ACT are applicable to general performance in other areas and tests. By helping students prepare for the ACT, I can...

...in addition to my involvement in peer study group sessions. In my life journey, I have experienced all of the frustrations that accompany the pursuit of academic excellence. As a result, patience and understanding is at the foundation of my teaching philosophy. Overall, I seek to help students challenge themselves, become self-motivated and satisfy the...

I'm a mathematics education major who wants to make a difference! I've been tutoring for 5 years now and would love to help you!

...high school students in English, Social Studies and Math. My passion is to see students master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a belief that they can master what they must. I love being a part of student success! When I...

...reading speed, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. When my students and clients come to me, many of them initially view language arts as a chore. I really enjoy helping people find joy and satisfaction in reading and writing, strengthening the foundational skills that make the process pleasurable and even profound. I work with all of my...

...a WUSTL School of Medicine lab dedicated to elucidating molecular mechanisms of the malaria parasite. I believe my extensive research experience places me in a strong position to tutor for the MCAT, an exam very centered around reading portions of research articles and understanding figures. Although I have not tutored for the MCAT before joining...

...University and years of teaching experience, I am both trained and practiced in adapting lessons to meet the unique needs of individual learners. I assess students' level of proficiency with particular concepts and plan activities based on their learning styles and goals. I especially enjoy history and social studies. It would be my privilege to...

I am a true teacher at heart. I have a passion to teach as well as learn. I firmly believe that I can learn something from every student of any age. I've discovered in my experience in teaching and life I have learned "how to be" and "not to be" as a person and teacher.

...Calculus III study group and serve as an engineering school tutor at my university. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorites to work with are math and computer science. I enjoy watching my students gain confidence in a subject they may have struggled with in the past and love the way tutoring forces...