Award-Winning Tutors serving Dubuque, IA

...philosophy which brings in portions of the theories developed by psychologist Lev Vygostky. The major ideas from Vygostky I take into my teaching are Scaffolding and the Zone of Proximal Development. Scaffolding is building up a student's knowledge and skill in chunks that best fit the needs of the students and the Zone of Proximal...

...particularly enjoy tutoring SAT or ACT Math, middle school and high school math, and AP-level courses including Calculus, Statistics, and Economics because they equip students with powerful tools to understand the world around them and solve real-life problems. One of the most rewarding aspects of tutoring is helping students build both confidence and intuition as...

...graduating, I have taught English in Lyon, France, worked at a French language camp in Washington state, and taught middle school French in Wisconsin. I enjoy helping others learn French by making the language and culture interesting and engaging to students. Getting to know students' interests allows me to create lessons that are relevant to...

...find strategies together that accommodate strengths but work through the challenges. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently attend Edgewood College, a smaller and private University in Madison, WI where I am working towards my English Licensure in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12). Although I would like...

...understand that for most, you either love or hate math. Throughout my time here at Loras, I often helped my peers in multiple math course, which led to me becoming a supplemental instructor for calculus and discrete mathematics. Through a course at Loras, we went to an elementary school to help teach elementary students in...

...second language, I understand how challenging it can be at times, as well as how rewarding it is! I love helping students not only understand Spanish but also speak it with confidence. As a native Spanish speaker, I enjoy sharing the culture and highlighting how valuable it is to have a cross-cultural perspective and experience.

...in Communication, and a BA in English and Communication (magna cum laude). I've been teaching writing, Communication, and ESL courses at the College level since 2011, have published my research and presented it at national and international conferences. I'm here to help you with you English assignments, questions, conversation skills, literacy-based problems, or anything else...

...and high school students. While my favorite subject to tutor is any type of math, I also tutor biology. As a tutor, I believe that learning should be fun, and work to make it that way. Since I am still currently in school, I am constantly being exposed to new methods of teaching and am...

...I am majoring in Health and Human Physiology on the Pre-PA track. I would love to help you with school and be your tutor! I will make sure to break things down to a level that is understandable and will help you remember the material for exams. I am so excited to be your tutor!

I believe that learning should be student driven and be relevant and engaging, but also challenging at the same time. I enjoy working with students side by side and learning together.

...School, I've honed my skills to personalize lessons to meet the unique needs of diverse learners. I am committed to creating a teaching atmosphere that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and cooperation. My approach incorporates real-world applications into classes to ensure that students comprehend not just the essential principles but also how they apply them to...

...Amy and I live in Illinois. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in reading back in 2002. I have been in the education field for the past 12 years as a preschool teacher. Most recently, I became a paraprofessional in a local school district. I have been married for 9...

...Edgewood College going for a Master's in Accounting. My hobbies involve writing fantasy and I have published a book in a series. I love teaching all grades Accounting, English, Math and Literature. As a student of mine you can expect personalized attention and an end goal to make you succeed academically and in life.

...and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of...

...only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects....

...games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies that students can put into their mental "toolboxes" for times that...

...opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite...

...students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have a lso twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great...

...from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic...

...of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the...