Award-Winning Tutors serving Wood River, IL

...they understand the language and how quickly they are absorbing new vocabulary! I also love making subjects, like chemistry, relevant to my students so that they grow not only understanding, but also appreciation for that subject. My hobbies outside of teaching and academics include music- violin, ukulele, and banjo playing. I also cook and read...

...passionate about teaching, I find the position personally satisfying. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love building trusting relationships with students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority.

...the process of working with students to improve their writing. My goal for any type of writing session is for the student's voice to come through clearly. It's the student's thoughts, ideas, creativity, and imagination that are of primary importance. Spelling and grammar are some of the tools to develop that clarity in expression. I...

...Adobe Illustrator, where I enjoy guiding students through the creative process and witnessing their "aha" moments when concepts click. I tailor my lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring each student feels supported and engaged. I teach graphic design at a university and lead art classes at the Boys and Girls Club, where I focus on...

...courses, but I especially love the 1 on 1 connections that tutoring provides. If you want to improve your SAT score, strengthen your writing, deepen your reading comprehension, or learn about film, let's work together! To learn more about my background, visit my website at http://williamgkohler.com/about/ Education: Master's in mass media, Bachelor's in film, and...

...new philosophies and new strategies, learning from the parents and community, learning from colleagues, and especially learning from the children. Children have taught me to open my mind and my heart to the joys, the innocence, and the diversity of ideas in the world. Because of this, I will never forget how to smile with...

...the value of a quality education at the highest level. I do my best to be as relatable as possible for students who struggle in the subjects I teach. I will always stand by what I learned from my college teacher, Ms. Ward, "As long as you live, you should never stop learning."

...classroom. If my teachers had not recognized this, I would have had considerably more difficulty succeeding in the academic sphere. As such, the most influential facet of my own teaching philosophy is my commitment to respecting student intelligences. If my students are not confident in the abilities they bring with them to the tutoring session,...

...subjects to teach are biology (general and ecology) and geological/ earth sciences. These subjects are often far reaching and intertwine with other areas bringing a large amount of the sciences into a cohesive whole. My teaching style varies according to the students needs. If I am presenting a new subject, I provide a base amount...

...school. In my free time, I volunteer as a tutor for local refugees. I also serve as a peer tutor at my university. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects, my specialties include biochemistry, chemistry, and physics. In my experience helping students, I find that active learning, as well as visual aids, help students...

...am used to, I have been in many situations where I faced things completely unknown to me. I faced difficulties in learning new things and it helped me be patient with the process of learning. I realize that learning and education can be challenging, but even more so it can be so rewarding. I want...

...are the foundation for education. Since retiring from my classroom in 2011, I have been substituting in different districts in St. Louis until March of 2020. My teaching philosophy is that all children can learn and are teachable. My tutoring style is to be very observable and allow the students to discover their learning style.

...paper? need help understanding large or minor themes in a story or book? Need help writing a story that just needs that extra 'OOMPH' ? Well I can be your tutor. With my degree in English Literature and nine years of writing experience I can help you get the grades you deserve.

...you and helping you achieve success in your studies! P.S. Here are a few of my favorite hobbies, interests, and miscellaneous things: running; sports; fantasy baseball; computer programming; news & politics; art & theater; logic puzzles; board games, pop music, playing old school atari/nintendo games, funny t-shirts, fish & chips, and ice-cream sandwiches....I'll stop there...

...English as a second language to students of all ages and lead the natural sciences department for a large, bilingual elementary school. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am passionate about both the sciences and languages. My mission is to give students confidence in areas where they struggle academically. I love it...

...with horses. I have volunteered for different invasive species removal and bird sanctuaries in Florida and Missouri. With biology being one of the tested subjects for end of course exams, I have helped students' study for EOC's as well as their ACT exams. I am passionate helping students who are struggling with these subjects, and...

...in Math, Chemistry and Biology on a daily basis. My approach to tutoring and teaching is to focus on the concepts that are crucial for the students to understand the material. By concentrating on the important concepts as opposed to memorization, I have found that students in the long run perform much better on their...

My name is Zoey and I am a rising senior at Washington University in St. Louis. I am majoring in Sociology and minoring in Marketing. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy writing, running, and cooking.

...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 am not working with students, I am...

...reading in all content areas, and English and American Literature; however, Daniel finds that teaching well is a skill that transcends the academic disciplines. When he is not teaching, writing, or reading voraciously, Daniel enjoys playing the guitar and piano, and riding his bike along the many bike trails scattered across southern Illinois and Missouri.