Award-Winning Tutors serving Wood River, IL

...Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor's of Science in Community Health Education and a minor in Psychology. I am currently pursuing my Occupational Therapy doctoral degree at Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT...

...in the subject and really enjoy it. When tutoring, I like to emphasize understanding of key concepts through practical applications and I like to converse with the student ahead of time to see what learning style works best for them. When I'm not tutoring, I like to read, bake, practice yoga, cook, watch TV, and...

...throughout my college career, specifically to several Spanish speaking countries, the most recent once being Cuba. I not only have mechanical skill with Spanish, I have a profound love for Spanish and Latin American culture. As a result I have an unyielding passion and excitement for the language. In the Fall semester of my senior...

...their knowledge to solve new and complex problems if the goal is to succeed on major course assessments such as quizzes and exams. I am qualified to tutor in the biological sciences with my favorite subtopic being cellular biology. As a tutor, my philosophy is to recognize the foundational concepts necessary for a student to...

...believe that education is the key to individual success in life. Education brings out our strengths and weaknesses and forces us to address both. One on one educational situations give a better opportunity to address both, and provides a more specific type of instruction. I believe these one-on-one sessions allows for the most powerful progress...

...with a wider range and diverse group of people so that I can also gain knowledge from sessions. I will be a freshman this fall at Saint Louis University working for my degree in Computer Science. My strongest subjects are math (mainly on the algebra and calculus side) and Spanish, and they are the two...

I want to ensure that all of my students can see the true value of what they're learning in school. This was something I once struggled to understand, but now I can see the value of problem-solving and critical thinking skills that come with adolescent education. Mastery and fluency with these aforementioned skills are imperative...

...you out with English and literature classes, as well as ACT writing prep! My goal as a tutor is to help you achieve your goals and develop a wider understanding of English Language Arts. I believe that this is best done by getting to know you as a person and a student and allowing you...

...and were able to accomplish an average of 1.5 years' growth in one academic year. After three years in the classroom, I decided to further my own education. For a time I considered law school, and it was during this time that I studied for and took the LSAT, scoring in the 90th percentile. After...

...English as a Second Language, in addition to teaching freshman composition, business and technical writing, and American and British literature as an adjunct instructor. I also have more than a decade of writing center/tutoring experience, both as the coordinator of the English Language Center, a writing center for international students at Saint Louis University, and...

...express themselves. I believe the best way to teach people is to connect what they're learning with what the already know and what they're passionate about. In addition, I think it's important to give students the ability to practice and learn on their own time. In my free time I am usually found reading, going...

...Working with children and helping them become more confident in their academic challenge(s) is my passion. I teach at school everyday and excel at connecting with students and getting them excited to learn. This can happen for your child as well. It would be my pleasure to meet you and work with you to help...

...experience working with students first-eighth grade in various subjects. I am most passionate about English, Essay writing, and Grammar skills. Tutoring is about finding that spark for students. I try to work with the student to find a way to relate to whatever subject they are struggling with. This means being open and flexible...

...me firsthand insight into how Spanish is lived, spoken, and celebrated across borders and I love passing that perspective on to my students. I've worked with students, from beginners just starting their Spanish journey to students who are looking to strengthen their Spanish grammar, improve their writing skills, and feel more confident using the language...

...world is your classroom. Every day there are new lessons to learn. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri. I went to college in Chicago, Illinois. There I studied Intercultural Communication and Japanese. For the past several years, I have worked as an English teacher and interpreter. In my free time, I also did some...

...have 5 years of tutoring experience in writing, English, and public speaking. I graduated from Truman State University with honors in May 2016. I like tutoring because I believe it is a great way to continue learning while also helping others learn. If I'm not working, I am almost definitely making a Spotify playlist or...

...structure, beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world appear to become self-evident. As a tutor, I try to show my students why what they're learning matters, and how it can enrich their view of the world, even if they think they will never apply what they're learning in their day to day lives. The primary...

...In all of these classes, I've enjoyed working with students individually to help them achieve their goals, whether it's writing a term paper, mastering brain anatomy, or learning statistical methods. I also realize that standardized tests can be incredibly stressful, so I also enjoy working with students to give them the tools needed to confidently...

...be my students. I am dedicated to helping others succeed. Which is what brought me to teaching. I want to share my passion with others and be apart of their growth. Seeing my students learn in the greatest enjoy in the world. I truly believe I have the best job on earth.

...Harding University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Upon graduation I became a Kindergarten teacher in the Hazelwood School District, where I taught for two years. My favorite subjects to teach are Reading, History and Elementary Math. I believe that learning should be fun and engaging, that there is no such thing...