Award-Winning Tutors serving Western Springs, IL

...help someone navigate with ease a subject which they have previously regarded as difficult or stressful. I would describe my tutoring philosophy as one where I do less talking than necessary--it's my belief that engaging my student in this way will improve their learning exponentially, while also making the session considerably more enjoyable! I am...

...in education for 17 years and hold multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet...

...to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express their ideas and engage deeply with the material. My motivation stems from witnessing the transformative power of education and the joy of helping students achieve their academic goals. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring world cultures through travel and literature, which enriches my...

...MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different...

...Technology and am currently enrolled in Paramedic school. I've been an EMT proctor for the past two years and nothing has been more satisfying than helping EMT students understand the basics of EMS. Seeing you being able to connect concepts and apply them to the field with real patients, providing professional grade treatment is its...

...Operas and Musicals in both lead and chorus roles, along with singing in high-level collegiate choirs. I have also taught and conducted middle and high school choirs while student teaching at Holt Public Schools in Michigan, along with being the Assistant Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church of Lansing. I am most passionate about...

...on healthcare public policy at DePaul University. I then went to DePaul University College of Law to earn my Juris Doctor degree, I passed the Illinois bar exam in 2018, and have been an Illinois licensed attorney ever since. I have worked with tutoring law graduates to study for the bar exam and with tutoring...

...passionate about helping students become the best they can be. I am not here to give all the answers, but rather to help students reach the answers themselves. My end goal is not to help students through one class, or one assignment, but to help them develop the tools they will use for the rest...

English/Reading/Writing Tutor Playwright and Poet Columbia College Chicago

...session with a tutor that understands where your confusion is stemming from and knows how to resolve it. That being said, sometimes philosophy is also about coming to conclusions for yourself. So, while I do clarify topics and teach students more about them, I do not tell students exactly what to think. Because of this,...

...refugee camp to teach them English and grammar. Also, I used to teach a class of students in elementary school and middle school through Kids Allies (KI) summer program at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) every summer. In this program, I taught mostly fourth and fifth graders on basic math and science concepts. As...

...of a student's learning and gaining that satisfaction when students understand an abstract concept with my help. Being privileged and fortunate enough to have had a strong foundation in a variety of topics, I feel that tutoring, teaching, and helping others understand my favorite subjects are the perfect ways to give back and provide that...

...be inspired to learn from me?" Every student is capable of learning, and a student's desire to learn is a key prerequisite for successful lessons. However, should it only be a student's responsibility to express that desire? I firmly believe that a successful teacher should inspire students to develop their desire to learn, thus contributing...

...life: helping other people and learning so a career in teaching was perfect for me. I have always loved helping people from early on in my life and as I grew up I also came to understand that I loved learning new things whether it be from books or other people. These two things led...

...European history, and theoretical economics. While there, I won honors for my writing and research. For students interested in improving their writing, I work with all age groups to cultivate an ear for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research--and a stomach for revision, revision, revision. For the LSAT, we will come up...

...from Columbia College. I have taught students from all age groups and skill levels in my home, as well as at different music stores. My favorite styles to teach are classical guitar, finger-style guitar(including folk, blues, jazz) and contemporary electric guitar. I find that the greatest progress in learning music comes from a balance of...

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.

...worked in all realms of education including teaching and tutoring with students of multiple ages and ability levels. While I tutor a broad range of subjects such as elementary reading and math, I am most passionate about art. In my experience, motivating students with positivity and using scaffolded support (building on what they know and...

...experience mentoring students through my roles in student government, medical outreach organizations, and research training programs. Additionally, my work as an undergraduate researcher and clinical interviewer has strengthened my ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am especially passionate about science, writing,...

...tutor for elementary school students in my local communities, and I then went on to jump-start a mentorship and tutoring program that taught K-12 students in a high-need district. My previous tutoring experiences in college involved working with K-12 students in mathematics, science, reading, and writing over the course of four years. As a tutor, I...