1,265 La Salle County Tutors

...continued into the library field after my undergraduate degree in mathematics, but I miss working one on one with others explaining math concepts. I'll try to help you understand why your textbook or teacher is telling you to take certain steps to work through a problem. I'll help you remember the steps to take, and prompt you in sample problems... read more

...I make vocabulary cards that have the a picture to give the mind a visual clue. The card opposite of the word is the definition. As a group we go through the words and their definitions. I have made a game out of vocabulary prep, the children keep one side of the two part cards. They then read the card and look for the match. It is played in the... read more

...I truly enjoy helping students understand languages and writing--figuring out difficulties like putting together pieces of a puzzle. My study abroad and teaching experiences in Costa Rica have opened my eyes to new teaching and tutoring methods that I love incorporating into my daily lesson plans and tutoring experiences. If you or your child need... read more

...(I served as a "Write Team" columnist for The Times newspaper-Ottawa/Streator in 2010.) My ability to follow general grammatical rules is about high school to 1st year college level. I have successfully created PowerPoint presentations that include graphics and short video clips. I feel I have an intermediate knowledge of this program. I am not... read more

My 'day job' is helping teenagers find academic success, and I love it! So many times a concept/idea just needs to be presented via a different method, or from a different perspective, and then it clicks. I approach teaching from the framework of a manager. In other words, I use various examples and questioning techniques to explain material, promoting... read more