Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Palos Hills, IL

...mentoring, I specialize in making core elementary subjects reading comprehension, basic math operations, and early writing skills both accessible and fun. In each session, I'll: -Assess your child's current level and set clear, achievable goals -Break concepts into bite-sized steps using hands-on activities and relatable examples -Reinforce learning with custom practice problems and positive, real-time...

...plan on majoring in cinema studies and business management. I have gone through a number of tutors throughout my educational career thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never...

...a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.

...students to be their own tutor, to gain independence as a learner. You can teach someone to fish and they will be full for life. I worked with students of all ranges, from middle school to adult learners in multiple settings, classroom, online, in between. I obtained an undergraduate in Biology with teaching at Temple...

...how to support many different types of personalities and learning styles. I want to get to know my students, create a safe space for them to ask questions, and find out which ways they learn best. I find creative solutions, examples, and metaphors for topics, because the same explanation won't work for everyone. I am...

...writing, and math for a little over five years and love every part of it! I make sure to design my teaching methods with the specific needs of each student in mind. My top priority is the success of my students. I am very friendly and also push my students to challenge themselves.

...putting in their best effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Therefore, I always encourage my students to never say negative remarks regarding their learning to avoid dejection feelings of insecurity. I would consider myself a life-long learner as I am always on a quest to discover new information and I hope to...

...means I would love to incorporate more of that so they can see the most improvement in their English learning experience! I also believe in the teaching idea that a student's or class's success is my success. I love seeing students succeed and doing my best to facilitate their progress so we can both celebrate...

...a process. Learning should include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how...

...at WashU, I worked at the Writing Center and helped peers with their essays and applications. In addition to the Writing Center, I was also a Teaching Assistant for MicroEconomics and Intro to Political Science and worked closely with students in both roles to clarify class material. I have also helped high school seniors develop...

...how to write well. Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth reading...

...with students that come from very diverse backgrounds. My teaching philosophy is centered around creating a positive and engaging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves to learn new things. In my classes, I like to use a variety of teaching methods, including interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Everyone...

...policy. I have had previous experience tutoring high school students in the subjects of algebra, calculus, chemistry, physics, writing, and essay editing. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am the most excited to teach in math and writing. When I am not tutoring or studying, I enjoy exploring the city of Chicago...

...am passionate about helping students of any age understand hard subjects like Math, programming, English, or to improve on skills regarding the arts. When I was in middle school and high school I struggled to pick up the information at school and learned a lot from my tutors. I soon became advanced in all my...

...had been confusing before. I coach volleyball at the eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I...

...been a tutor for almost a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look...

...M.S. student studying Speech, Language, and Learning at Northwestern University, with the ultimate goal of working as a speech-language pathologist for individuals with learning disabilities. I have a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. I will use my prior experience to help you...

...kids is a passion of mine and something that I excel at. Coupled with my well developed English, reading, and writing skills, it seemed only natural to me to pursue tutoring students in those subjects in addition to math. I've found that patience is the best tool in your arsenal when working with kids. I...

...for over ten years; I am excited to match expertise with Varsitys mission and goal. I taught for Trident University, Johns Hopkins CTY, Maricopa Community College, I worked for the University of Arizona, Missouri Western University, Columbia University, Barnard College in New York City. I have a very eclectic approach to teaching which keeps my...

...problems, but I can promise you won't face them all alone." When I'm not studying, tutoring, and counseling, you can probably find me running or doing yoga. I also love to write for my blog, read new books, and spend time with my siblings and few close friends. My favorite color is purple, if I...