Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Plainfield, IL

...of what I do, in virtually all aspects of my life- and it is also something that I strive to share with my students. I have a broad range of Academic interests, with Creative Writing and English Literature being subjects which bring me a particular joy. Leaving students with the ability to seek out and...

...as other classes, I know how important it is to have self-confidence and perseverance to solve difficult questions independently. I've worked with students in middle school all the way up to college, which includes students age 18 all the way to 70. At the Metro Achievement Center in Chicago, I tutored middle school students for...

I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...

...into a teacher certification program at Northern Illinois University. As part of the program, I have tutored students in high school with trigonometry, statistics, reading comprehension, writing, ACT/SAT preparation (all subjects), pre-algebra, algebra I, and advanced algebra. My style of tutoring is to not take on the traditional "lecturer" role, but to allow students to...

...addition, I worked for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New...

...I have a passion for helping students learn how to self-assess and structure their own work so that they can develop holistic, sustainable ways of learning. While I tutor a range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, Writing, and History. In my off time, I practice capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, and enjoy...

...so far in my life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them...

...my own peers, and one, it brings me satisfaction when the light bulb finally clicks in the students' minds as well as I feel as if I am contributing to society by passing on my knowledge and preparing the younger generation, as they are the future. My favorite subjects to tutor is English and Writing,...

I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.

...discover an idea or even a word that piques their curiosity in everything they read. Then, I show them how they can bring this same excitement to their own writing. Generating this enthusiasm can create a powerful domino effect for students: As their arguments become more interesting to them, they become more willing to revise...

...Loyola University Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping...

...graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As...

...school, I love to play hockey (go Maroons!), tend to my many plants, and knit stuffed animals! I tutor and am knowledgeable in various subjects, and I'd love to converse in anything related to Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English! I believe it is the most rewarding to help students with courses they are unsure about...

...student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal of moving to Cairo, Egypt...

...math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students so that we...

...I learned little tricks to make studying more efficient; to memorize more information in a shorter period of time. Of course, doing well in school also requires motivation. As your tutor, I can help teach you specific course material as well as more general study techniques that will keep you motivated to learn. As an...

Hello! I am a freshman in college and I am excited to tutor in subjects I excelled in throughout my high school career.

Me ,as an experienced teacher and tutor,who worked 20 years in an extreme passion,will be honored giving language classes in both french and arabic ,teaching was and will always be my priority in life.

...but struggled through each one to understand. I still remember the conceptual hoops one needs to jump through in order to learn the material. I have a more personal approach and like to explain things so they are simple. Working with me will be a process of practice and talking through the concepts until you...

...years now and I have tutored middle school to college students. I studied Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for two years before changing my major to Software Engineering and I am now studying at Penn State University. I focus on tutoring for math and software programming subjects from pre-algebra to calculus 3 and C++....