"My tutoring philosophy is, "I don't shame, blame, or judge." That's because we need to feel safe in order to learn anything, so I can help you no matter what your grade is, how far behind you are, or why you need help. I can even help you cram, if you have a test tomorrow. :)

I have been a private and professional tutor for 15 years. mostly high schoolers, college students and graduate students. I love making any subject interesting for a student, and giving them hope that they can get the grades they're capable of.

I was the Psychology Tutor at Harper College in Palatine, IL for five years. I have a Masters degree in social work (MSW) and I passed two licensure exams, which means I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW.) I work in private practice in the Chicago suburbs.

My Bachelors degree is in Theater Performance, so I can teach you lots of actor's tricks to help you feel confident giving a speech. I also specialize in Anxiety Management, so I can help you alleviate anxiety and soothe your nerves.

I have a professional understanding of Learning Disorders, ADHD, ASD and Anxiety Disorders, so I understand how symptoms can impact a student's ability to get the grades they are capable of. My greatest strength is patience, which has enabled me to successfully tutor students with many different diagnoses and challenges.

If you are frantic, distracted, or anxious, I'm the tutor for you! You are welcome to talk about your feelings about your class, frustration at your teacher/professor, boredom with the subject matter, inability to concentrate when you're reading, fear that you will never understand the material, and sadness or anger about your assignments and grades. That way, we can identify the things that discourage you from learning and make a plan to tackle them." less...