Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

I will always be a lifelong learner. The tutor-student relationship is one of reciprocity where each person must work to learn from each other in effort to best understand the subject matter at hand. Ultimately, learning should be both fun and challenging. Like most things worthwhile, knowledge a reward of working through limits. ... As a tutor, I aim to develop customized methods for each student that is sensitive to each individual's learning strategies. This starts...

...third character strength, I enjoy assisting others in growing a passion for education in a fun and interactive way. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about anatomy & physiology, writing, and college preparation. In my experience, helping struggling students understand how to write a proper paper and feel confident...

I am currently a college student majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-med. I aspire to become a neurologist in the future. I know what it is like to misunderstand something in class and feel frustrated. I know what it is like when a teacher does not explain something clearly. I...

...outcomes. Come learn with me and we can overcome your academic challenges together! I believe every problem has a solution. I discovered tutoring many years ago while in college and have loved engaging in it ever since. I believe the importance of shaping the minds of our world's future is vital to both our senior...

...subject and make it meaningful to you, working hard to get better at it can be a fulfilling, even fun undertaking, rather than a chore. One of the reasons I love tutoring English in particular is that while so many students struggle with the idea of organizing their thoughts on paper, or unpacking someone else's...

...enjoy working with Special Education students due to the fact I parented two children with learning disabilities. I believe all children are capable of excellence in their studies and just need extra guidance in some areas of their instruction. My passion for education and exuberance for teaching will provide your child with a great learning...

...my Spanish) and a teaching internship at an American high school on a military base in Bamberg, Germany. I have also worked in a Kindergarten through 8th grade charter school teaching Spanish as well as working as a substitute for multiple subjects working Kindergarten through 12th grade. In general, I love learning and I love...

...group of students improve their writing both face-to-face and online, so I am well equipped to conduct tutoring session in a variety of ways. I also got the privilege of working with many types of writing including essays, applications, journal articles, and even some creative writing. I am excited to continue my tutoring journey.

...I have worked as a high school Spanish teacher's assistant, an elementary school Spanish instructor, a high school writing coach, and an adult language learner ESL teacher. I believe in turning students into teachers--helping learn the subject matter well enough that they feel comfortable explaining it to another person. I'm always eager to work with...

...for social studies exams, especially AP US History and AP US Government and Politics. I was a very successful AP student, scoring 5 on AP US, AP Gov., AP Art history, and AP World. I boosted my knowledge of many of these subject areas through over 30 hours of history coursework at the college level....

...2012 with stints that include an internship at a Fair Trade cooperative, volunteering on organic livestock and produce farms, and teaching and tutoring rural students. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my bike, and cooking new foods. I’m available for a wide variety of subjects but am most passionate...

...language and helping others engage in a fun, easy way. I believe that the best way to help students learn any subject is to make it fun, simple, and interactive. In addition to Spanish, I love English grammar, so I earned my TEFL certificate to help others as well. I enjoy correcting grammar mistakes and...

...community, and social justice. Self-confidence and empowerment are critical and often underestimated keys to learning. When I tutor a student, I also want to work with them to identify, appreciate, and build on their strengths, as well as feel empowered to ask questions and be curious. Wanting to improve your knowledge level and abilities is...

...38 and Math for grades K6. My teaching philosophy centers on flexibility and building relationships. I understand that technology can sometimes fail or that students may have off days, so I believe it is important to pivot and adapt quickly to meet students where they are. Developing a trusting relationship by engaging students in conversations...

...enjoy taking seemingly difficult topics and explaining them in a logical fashion while emphasizing the basics every step of the way. I find that students' frustration with a concept generally stems from uncertainty regarding how to organize many intersecting ideas. Nothing makes me more proud then watching a student master a formerly daunting topic. When...

...reach success through confidence, perseverance, strong academic skills, and building positive relationships. I graduated on May 11th, from the University of Missouri-Columbia with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I moved to the St. Louis area at the beginning of June and I am extremely excited to begin my teaching career as a second grade...

...teaching others to do the same while tutoring at the Rutgers Writing Center and teaching freshman English Composition. Between that time and this, my passion for the written word has never waned; I have spent more than 30 years as a professional writer and copy-editor, including two years as a co-writer of a book that...

...include Kumon Learning Center, Boys and Girls Club, KIPP, Eagle College Preparatory Schools, Jewish Community Center, Center of Creative Arts, St. Louis County Library and more! My academic background includes a bachelor's degree in communications with Graduate studies in Marketing. I enjoy motivating students, providing a source of encouragement and inspiring them to reach their...

...psychology and mental health, physiology, anatomy, critical reasoning. I have my BS in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I participated in research as well as tutored and led study groups for physiology students. My approach to teaching is to help students make connections between what they already know and to understand new material....

...of three children. I believe that education begins at home, and it's never too early to introduce children to the core principles of philosophy. I incorporate critical thinking and philosophical discussions into my children's daily learning, encouraging them to explore ideas, question assumptions, and develop their own unique perspectives. My goal is to help others...