Carefully selected, highly-credentialed English tutors in Evanston
"I love teaching! As a young person I saw my parents change the trajectory of their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives when they finally understand a concept that has alluded them is powerful enough to positively impact them in all arenas of their life, not just in school." ...
My Education
- University of Kansas - BA, Psychology
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, Algebra, Reading, Writing, Elementary Math, Essay Editing, Geometry, Grammar and Mechanics
"Beyond subject knowledge, connection and communication are the keys to effective tutoring. I combine my expertise in my subject areas with effective communication to ensure that my tips, strategies, and tutoring land with my tutees. A lifelong test taker, I know firsthand the challenges of standardized exams—a lifelong lover of learning, I also know firsthand the profound rewards of education. I seek to give access to anybody and everybody the tools to overcome these challenges and the insight to appreciate the rewards of knowledge.." ...
My Education
- DePaul University - BA, English Literature, Philosophy
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, ACT English, SAT Verbal, ACT Writing, ACT, Grammar and Mechanics, French, SAT Math, Algebra, ACT Math, ACT Reading, Geometry, SAT Writing, SAT, ACT Science, College Essays, Essay Editing
"Motivating students to learn has become my motto. Teaching is what I do, and I love teaching. I have devoted my life to being an effective teacher so that I can help create lifelong learners as well as readers. It has always been important to me to make a difference in a child's life when it comes to educating them."
My Education
- Concordia University Chicago - Masters, Reading Education
- Concordia University Chicago - Masters, Technology Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, Reading, History, Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics
"Hello all, my name is Matt. I've attained a pretty comprehensive background in education over the past four years, including daily work substitute teaching and frequent work as a football coach, camp counselor and tutor. My primary area of expertise is English (the discipline in which I'm certified to teach in the state of Illinois). I'm proficient in a number of other subjects, as well -- including most all of the social sciences and much of the natural sciences."
My Education
- National Louis - MAT , Teaching
- DePaul University - BA, English
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT English, Writing, ACT Reading, Reading, College Essays, History, Grammar and Mechanics, Essay Editing
"My name is Will. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2012 with a degree in History and Social Studies Secondary Education. I am currently substitute teaching in Illinois Township High School District 214. I finished my fourteen week student teaching at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, IL."
My Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA, History, Social Studies Secondary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Economics, Essay Editing, Reading, College Essays, Writing, History
"I have tutored for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel at math. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success.
One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique for explaining and modeling math and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work.
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My Education
- Drake University - B.S., Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Reading, Geometry, ACT Writing, ACT English, ACT Science, HSPT Prep, Algebra, ACT, Writing, ACT Math, SSAT
"Hi, I’m Stacy! I have an MA in English from Florida State University. My area of concentration is Rhetoric and Composition. While I was in graduate school, I taught writing courses and tutored in the university Reading and Writing Center. I’ve worked with students at a variety of levels, from basic reading comprehension to graduate level writing."
My Education
- College of William and Mary - BA, Linguistics, Theater
- Florida State University - MA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, HSPT Prep, SAT, College Essays, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Verbal, SAT Math, Writing, Reading, Elementary Math
"School is tough! There ought to be more hours in the day to spend studying and playing sports. Unfortunately, we're stuck with what we've got. And we need the most out of the hours of study available to us.
I can help you use your time most wisely and to its greatest benefit in reading, writing, American or European history.
I have techniques for teasing out an easier, more artful style of writing that communicates ideas with greater clarity and concision."
My Education
- Berklee College of Music - B.M., Music
Tutoring Subjects:
College Essays, Writing, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics
"I am a life-long learner and former classroom teacher who loves to work one-on-one with students. I find this is the best opportunity for me to utilize all my skills and techniques to help others maximize their potential. As a teacher and tutor, I have worked with students in all grades from kindergarten through tenth grade. The majority of my teaching and tutoring has been done with students in grades five through eight, which are some of my favorites. I also have a masters degree in gifted education, which taught me to strengthen higher levels of thinking and learning with students." ...
My Education
- University of New Orleans - BA, Elementary Education
- Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Gifted Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Geometry, Reading, Elementary Math, Phonics, HSPT Prep, Middle School Math, Writing, Algebra, Algebra
"Hello! My name is Amanda and I am currently a graduate student in clinical neuropsychology at Northwestern University.I love to learn and to help others learn, as well. I am thrilled to be a part of Varsity Tutors!."
My Education
- Middlebury College - BA, Neuroscience
- Boston University - MA, Medical Science
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Writing, Algebra
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