Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...and obstacles of both parties. I started tutoring without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle school program is geared toward preparing the students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During...

...chemistry, geometry, algebra, and English. I worked as a cadet teacher and a tutor during my high school years and was involved in local tutoring programs as well. I am going to be home during the summer months and I am available to tutor almost any time during the week. I can handle anything from...

...study skills, which I hope to be able to share by tutoring. I am a strong believer that any student is capable of learning anything. With motivation, resources, and help where needed, no academic subject is ever entirely out of reach. My goal as a tutor is to not only help students understand concepts or...

...currently working toward a Ph.D. in Spanish and Comparative Literature at Washington University in St. Louis. I have taught several introductory Spanish courses at the university level. In addition, I have taught ESL courses to adults in Madrid, Spain. I have experience working with students of various age groups in large groups and individually. I...

...on improving their craft. I believe that the source of all good writing stems from clear, critical thought, and this is what I try to nurture in my students. Having received numerous accolades from the Illinois College Press Association, both as a writer and an editor, I have a proven track record of what works....

...My love for the English language took me to Korea, where I taught everything from Phonics to Grammar to Essay Construction. My classes were fairly small, which helped me develop my one-on-one teaching skills. Also, I learned to overcome many obstacles that occur in the teaching-learning relationship. I think it is imperative that a student...

...and the Collegebound program that is part of Washington Universitys main tutoring initiative, Each One Teach One. In college, I have also taught ESL. In my experience working with students in elementary through high school and even with graduate students, I have found that students learn best and are more motivated to take on challenges...

I graduated from Webster University with my B.A. and certification in Elementary Education. I am also certified to teach Mild to Moderate Disability students Grades K 12. I currently work for the Pattonville School District teaching English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from K-12 and with students of different cultural backgrounds. I...

...helped them become involved in organizations and research in the engineering school. I was also very involved in Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and was a part of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an day-long event to teach 5th-8th grade girls about engineering and engage them in exciting activities. I am now a professional...

...University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in cognitive neuroscience. I have been accepted to medical school and will be starting next fall. In other words, I've had my share of standardized testing. I hope to make life easier for students struggling to overcome these hurdles, and maybe spark some enjoyment of learning along the...