Award-Winning Tutors in Winnetka, IL

...information in a way that makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus me simply giving them the answers. I believe that (guided) personal discovery leads not only to greater understanding, but greater knowledge retention as well. Additionally,...

...improve and edit their writing assignments. As an ardent Francophile, my favorite subject to tutor is French. Although, with my background and interest in creative writing, I enjoy helping students with any and all writing assignments, from college essays to history papers. I like to incorporate my personal experiences with French and with writing into...

...instruction in a clear and concise format, based on the unique need of each individual student, to help facilitate confidence and a greater understanding, promoting the students proficiency and success. I've been a professional tutor for over 10 years, and I have a passion for working with students, and seeing them succeed.... A large percent of students have math phobia. My philosophy is to demystify mathematics by using patience and being understanding, while also being clear and concise with my teaching approach.

...high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe...

...of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best. For example, one of my students is studying for a placement test in Spanish. All of his lessons are based on the requirements of the test. In my spare time,...

...DePaul University getting my Master's Degree in the Media and Cinema Studies program (or, as I like to describe it, getting a masters degree in watching movies). This program picks up my particular interests in American and World history, popular culture, and writing. While I am comfortable working with older children in my particular areas...

...they are rarely disappointed with their academic results. Although my degrees are in Chemistry, I really enjoy tutoring physics and statistics. Those two subjects are notorious for producing a fair amount of anxiety in students, so I relish in showing how manageable physics and statistics can be for anyone. I help students learn how to...

...My work as a set designer has gotten me very interested in interior design and architecture. I discovered that what I really liked about building sets was getting to create a space that felt real, and I've been trying to find a way to branch out into that world a little more. In terms of...

I have prior experience working as a tutor, both formally and informally. Formally, I was a math tutor for a local private company, and informally, I helped many of my friends through their studies while in high school and university.

...level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs and goals...