901 Evanston Absolute Value Tutors

...I graduated from Brandeis University with a double major in Spanish and history. I'm a certified high school Spanish teacher, and am currently pursuing an MA in Spanish literature at Loyola University. I've studied abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico and Madrid. In addition to knowing Spanish, I spent a year after college teaching adult education and GED... read more

...There I had a short period of coursework, followed by roughly 5 years of doing basic research in physical, inorganic, and electrochemistry, finally receiving my PhD a few months ago. I work best with one-on-one tutoring so that I can best get a feel for the learning style of the student, and how best to help them master the subject, as everyone... read more

...During sessions we work on organization and time management, including assignment and grade tracking, organization of papers, binders and personal study area, study planning and goal setting. In addition we work on note-taking skills, covering everything from listening well and following directions, to managing, presenting, and organizing information... read more

...My experience working with younger kids has taught me that establishing a friendly relationship with the student is key to getting results; the way I conduct tutoring is always very low-key and low-pressure with positive encouragement. I want the student to feel that his or her tutoring session isn't a chore or punishment, but rather more along... read more

...I also played on the basketball team for four years at Cary-Grove, earning All-Conference Honors and All-Area Honorable Mention as a senior. I have been an assistant coach and counselor at several summer basketball camps, including the Cary-Grove Summer Basketball Camp and the Rich Falk Basketball Camp. I promise that being tutored by me will be... read more