Certified Tutors From School of the Art Institute of Chicago

...student I work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am...

...I have had the pleasure of experiencing amazing people learning the beautiful Spanish language. Every student learns in a unique way. The better a teacher understands how a student learns, the more specific a tailor-made lesson plan can be made. The better a teacher understands what truly inspires a student, the better a teacher can...

...hospitals. I have been a self-employed educational consultant for the last thirteen years and developed several unique programs including creative and academic writing, arts and healing, test taking strategies and executive functioning much of which I am in the current process of codifying in instruction manuals. My diversity of experiences teaching across three continents with...

...ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is...

...school. I am consistently reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student is capable of not only being successful in school, but enjoying their education. As a tutor, my mission is to inspire, encourage, and directly contribute to the progression and achievement of each student's goals. My passion for...

...nearly two years. I believe that learning is a holistic pursuit. Everything is connected. Basic knowledge builds to become advanced, nuanced knowledge. I want students to truly learn an appreciation for learning and to develop their personal interests and achievements to the fullest. I am excited to tutor English writing and literature as well as...

...education (and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History,...

...writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. I am passionate about education because I know that as a teacher and a tutor I can make a difference in students believing...

...went on to complete a Bachelor of Fine Art's degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL. I studied a wide variety of subjects including painting, drawing, social studies, writing including advanced poetry and fiction, photography, philosophy, psychology. I have lived in different places across the country and like connecting...

I do my best to cater to the individual needs of my students. As an educator, the best way to facilitate growth is to know where each student needs help.

...for the past 7 years. I graduated from NYU with a degree in literature and creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues...

...where I was a teaching assistant for the Writing Center. I was on faculty at the Des Moines Art Center for three years, working with students of all ages. I have been a tutor off and on for the past decade and it is important to me to treat each student as an individual with...

...Chicago. I write short stories, plays and poetry in the absurdist, humorist, surrealist and fantastic traditions. As an educator I have worked with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the college level. And I've homeschooled an 8...

...I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am always learning new things. For me it is so important for kids to learn how to LOVE reading rather than focus on what they are reading.

...also have a Masters of Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in filmmaking! I am equipped to help you in every aspect of shooting and producing a film (yes, film!) or video, from pre-production to editing. As an educator, I am capable of tutoring students as young as 6 years...

...educational services for infants and children that needed to improve their motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare for their future is my greatest reward. Studying for...

...I began tutoring math as an Apollo Math Fellow for HISD to help improve the standardized test scores. I later earned my teaching certificate and began teaching in the classroom. I believe all students can learn, and whether I am tutoring in art or middle school math, I will do my best to help students...

...Institute of Chicago. I have also taught at the North Carolina Governor's School as an art teacher. I believe everyone is an artist, but only a few people really hone their skills and become great-- could this be you? "General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. General duties of a student:...