Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Skokie, IL

...jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I...

...instruction to friends with regards to math, coding, and preparation for standardized tests. I am especially interested in tutoring for Python coding, math, and test prep. As a self-taught coder, I am especially excited to see other people succeed in the field of Python. As somebody who had to learn to love math, I am excited to see students understand the workings of mathematics. Finally, as somebody who has been taking standardized tests since grade...

...Loyola University Chicago. I am a Molecular Neuroscience major with a minor in Chemistry! As you can tell from my major and minor, I love science! Because of my major, I have learned a lot of material in certain subjects and with teaching experience, would love to share and teach some material to those who want/need it! I found my passion with medicine ever since I was little, but I recently just found my passion...

...and since then, I have been involved in tutoring students of high school, college and university level. While I have helped students in variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Maths, Science, and Physiology. In my opinion, an ideal tutor needs to have a lot of patience, be able to boost his/her student's confidence and should have the ability to identify the simplest solution of problems. I am a firm believer of education,...

...apply my education to real life. Background in leadership of NPO's, working with horses as healers, counseling and emergency management. I look forward to getting to know you as a curious and generative fellow Learner. As an educator who tutors adult Learners, I create the environment to empower the Learner in critical thinking to own then synthesize and apply. My role is to empower you to independent scholarship...in essence to put myself out of a...

My goal as a tutor is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to be afraid to ask questions!

...at Cook County Jail, with a focus on math and English. I am a strong believer in making what seems to be dry or boring subjects pop to life, using real-world examples and applications so the student develops an intuitive understanding of the subject matter, rather than just trying to commit formulas, etc. to short term memory. My undergraduate degree was in Criminal Justice Sciences (which lead me to teaching at Cook County Jail). I...

...University of Illinois at Chicago undergraduate student. I am currently study biochemistry to pursue medical school. It has been a long hope and dream of mine to become a practicing doctor. I have worked through many obstacles to reach my academic goals. In high school I was the graduations class salutatorian and obtained numerous awards. I gained tutoring experience while in high school after participating as a Hawk tutor and Hope leader. A hawk tutor...

...graduate from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Although I have the expertise to teach most STEM courses, my favorite subjects to tutor students in are reading and English. Over the past four years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook...

...helps you to be more compassionate and concerned with their individual needs. Since students come from various backgrounds and environments, an outstanding teacher must be able to adapt to each students individual personalities and needs. I am a firm believer that students may not always remember what you teach them, but they will always remember how you made them feel. Secondly, an outstanding teacher is one who can take things that are difficult and make...

...Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Michigan, and New York. I have worked with various ages from small children in elementary school to older persons returning back to college to obtain a degree. In my experience, many people struggle with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and sometimes they just need a different view to understand the content information in front of them. In addition, I have a more patient approach to helping others understand because I...

I find teaching and tutoring to be incredibly rewarding. Seeing somebody else understand a concept through my framing of that concept is the highest form of communication for which I strive. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and students everywhere.

...determination to work hard to be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis for the past year. I have enjoyed the experience of helping students achieve their goals. Over...

...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 a year and high school students for two years to improve academic performance by setting semester-long and weekly academic goals, social-emotional learning goals, and improving study habits....

...an elementary classroom teacher for the past 6 years. This year, I will be a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic achievement or enhance their learning, please...

...college essay/application editing and guidance, as well as served on USC's interviewing committee for scholarship finalists. Furthermore, I have extensive research experience through interning at Northwestern University for two summers, researching the development of mutant topoisomerase strains in tuberculosis, as well as the availability of Spanish communication in U.S. hospitals. I have a third summer internship at Northwestern this summer utilizing proteomics for cancer research, and currently hold a research position at USC in personalizing...

...to do, I put forth 100% of my effort. I am a college graduate from 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...

...am very passionate about education, having served not only as a tutor, but also as a course assistant, teaching assistant, and Physics Olympiad instructor. Additionally, some of my undergraduate research has consisted of work in physics education and student cognition. Teaching helps me fortify my own understanding of material; being able to explain something effectively is the ultimate test of one's own mastery. In my free time, you'll likely find me watching a White Sox...

...skills that tend to work best, but I always tailor them to the individual. Also, whenever possible I give students opportunities to apply their skills to what is most interesting to them and help them search for new things to learn. I want students to actually enjoy reading and writing as much as I want them to reach their full academic potential. I have a master's in English Education from the University of Illinois at...

...matter at hand. I have extensive experience tutoring middle school students algebra, trigonometry, social studies, science, reading, writing, and ESL. I also mentored and tutored a 2nd grade student for over a year and a half, assisting with phonics learning and speech development to prepare for state testing. My teaching philosophy is that students can attain any goal with enough motivation, the willingness to work hard, and by building good habits to apply to their...