Top Summer Tutors serving Oak Lawn
Jack: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ariela: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Katie: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty while tutoring. My personal interests include international education, traveling, hiking,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Rebecca: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Ignacio: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Ilana: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Ruth: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Christopher: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Veronica: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement in Social Studies. I love teaching, learning, and helping students do a little bit of both. I am passionate about politics and education. I am a big sports fan. I intensely root for my teams and defend my beloved Bulls. In my spare time, I love to do yoga, read, try new recipes, watch engaging TV shows, spend quality time with my friends and...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Arun: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UIUC in 2013. I completed a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at RFUMS in 2017. I have decided to tutor because I have had my own struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I am very passionate about science and truly enjoy discussing the topics I teach. I am comfortable tutoring any...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Katherine: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school for one semester while the teacher was on maternity leave. I often substituted for the high school French teachers at the same school. I also taught French classes during summer. I have traveled...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Katie: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...to make every session meaningful and fun. My subjects are Music, General Music Theory or AP Music Theory, Clarinet, Math, Essay Writing and Editing at all levels, English, Writing, ESL, ISEE, SSAT, Test Prep, General Summer Tutoring/ Homework support, Study Skills, and Organization/Time Management. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, Writing, ESL, Homework Support, and Study Skills and Organization. I love these subjects because I feel I have helped students the most in these...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Shea: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have the opportunity to help more...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Edward: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Loyola University in Chicago with a BS degree in Physics. I will pursue a PhD in Chemistry. I am a very logical and rational person, and I believe that is reflected in how I teach my students. I do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run. I try not to force students into doing something but rather, encourage them....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Amy: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
Mike: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...are to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Nick: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...am also available for tutoring in mathematics, history, the social sciences, and ACT/SAT preparation. I have a Master of Arts in English from Ohio University. I received my bachelor's from Ohio State and also attended Kenyon College. My master's thesis compared the works of Geoffrey Chaucer to those of James Joyce, while my undergraduate focus was in American Literature of the twentieth century. As you might guess I am an avid reader. I am on...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Brandon: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Melissa: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session I believe the session must be student centered. During my student...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher
Eddie: Oak Lawn Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...over the world and at every level of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been a passion of mine, along with traveling and broadening my horizons. In my free time, I take...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Private Summer Tutoring in Oak Lawn, IL
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Summer is a time for relaxation, but it is also a time to keep up with schoolwork. Your child can brush up on their subjects, with the help of a tutor, and still get just as much enjoyment out of the season. They can also avoid summer learning loss as well. A summer tutor Varsity Tutors can find your child in Oak Lawn, IL, will afford them the type of individualized attention that simply won't be possible in a classroom. They can offer structured and unstructured learning activities for math, reading, and other topics. A skilled tutor can actually save your child weeks of relearning past material in their next school year. They may actually get ahead of their class!
A tutor can do many things. They can shore up any difficulties. Individualized practice with vocabulary, phonics, geometry, arithmetic, or algebraic concepts is available. No matter the subject, the tutor can focus on your child's needs and interests. Each lesson can target the areas of greatest difficulty, and the tutor can use materials, explanations, and a teaching style that enables your student to learn faster. It takes the right kind of teacher to do this. Our educational directors will find a summer tutor for your student in Oak Lawn, by getting to know them, their goals, and needs.
Each tutor is experienced with encouraging children to read challenging books. They can use math games and toys to build enthusiasm for tough concepts. In addition to math play, the tutor can instill skills that your child can use when studying for any subject. Your child doesn't even have to be falling behind. Any kind of personalized one-on-one instruction can motivate your student to reach beyond their goals.
Varsity Tutors will assist you in connecting with a professional tutor in Oak Lawn, who could help your child with their subjects in the summer. A flexible tutor, who will meet at a time and place that suits your child's needs, will be a great asset. Off-hour and home instruction are available. The tutor can even meet face-to-face remotely, as a live learning platform supports tutoring via the Internet. Whichever way works best, the Varsity Tutors educational directors can identify a private summer tutor in Oak Lawn, IL, who will address all of your student's academic concerns during the summer. The benefits can be seen as early as 1st grade. At any grade level, however, a tutor could try to help you help you help your child become more confident and prepared for class or their exams.
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