Viewing credentialed tutors from Illinois Wesleyan University

...that completes the work with me grows approximately two years in their abilities in one academic year. As a bilingual educator (I speak Spanish and English), I am able to assist a diverse group of students with a variety of literacy concerns from phonics and language acquisition all the way to essay composition and literature...

...during office hours where I have the opportunity to work individually with anyone seeking extra help. During a typical meeting I spend as much time listening as instructing. My goal is to help a student gain greater understanding of the material but just as importantly to help build confidence through practice and instruction that is...

...concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self. My favorite topic to tutor is History, but I also love to help students with ACT preparation and college admissions essays. I recognize that applying to college can be very stressful, and as a future professor, I think...

...we need an escape sometime from the books so I tend to gravitate to my guitar or the kitchen where cooking and listening to music is refreshing. Like I said before science did not come easy so I offer an empathetic outlook and try to understand one's thinking of a problem to allow them to...

...and Spanish. I have been tutoring or teaching in both subjects since college and I am excited to continue to do so after moving back to Illinois! I especially enjoy tutoring because it allows a closer connection with the student than in a large classroom setting. I enjoy sharing my experience and enthusiasm with student...

...real understanding and comprehension. This is why I will move slower on topics that need more focus and use a student’s time efficiently and effectively. Learning should not be frustrating or discouraging; my goal is to help students navigate the academic waters, so to speak, and to make learning into a fun and rewarding experience....

...a math tutor for two years in high school and was able to help many students on various levels of math throughout those two years. I remember how daunting some of these subjects seemed to me at the time I first learned them, so I would love to help students today learn these fundamental subjects...

...and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives to foster independence and a love of learning in all of my students, beginning with myself; it's always easier to remember concepts that...

...tennis, watch tv, and do some summer classes. I especially enjoy science shows, and reading about tech too, it's one of my favorite pass times. I love teaching because it helps me grow too, knowing that I can explain a concept to someone else and have them understand it lets me know I, myself, truly...

...collegiate years, I took additional courses to specialize in reading. I am most passionate about providing students with the tools they need to be successful. In my experience helping struggling students who don't enjoy reading and writing is the most enjoyable. There is something special about witnessing student gain confidence to become independent readers and...