Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Deerfield, IL

...and analyzing it effectively. Our goal in the writing center, that I plan to bring into my tutoring at Varsity, is to produce better writers, not better writing. Developing an essay you're proud of is important, but the most important part of anything is the process. I want writers to walk away from a session...

...6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing Program, Wilson Reading Program, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, and...

...1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal, in terms of teaching style, was something I admired, and I used that memory as a guide, as I strived to develop my style. However, where he was strict, I am not. I believe in...

...school, I tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since graduating. I am still interested in college essay tutoring, and I have experience helping students with Common app essays and many individual supplemental essays. Outside of my studies and tutoring, I am an...

...is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students fully understand...

...Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual and socio-emotional growth of a...

...have a strong passion for education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through...

...to working for nonprofits, including many tutoring positions and curriculum design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good...

...range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my students. In my spare...

I am a recent graduate from Purdue University. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Accountancy and a minor in Economics. I can provide tutoring services in accounting courses. I am a patient tutor who strives to make complex information easily understood.

...all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure,...

...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,...

...possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and standardized tests to research projects and personal essays for individual classes, I believe we all...

...theater artist. Since elementary school I have practically lived on stage, and even written a play or two myself. Gaining a Bachelor's in theater meant countless hours of poring over scripts to extract their deepest meaning. Stretching my creativity into play-writing and poetry, when combined with rigorous writing-intensive courses, propelled my reading and writing skills...

...a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how hard it can be to understand that I comes before E, except...

...tutored first-year medical students, college & high school students. I am an adept reading & I work as a medical scientist when I'm not tutoring ; I have a degree in biochemistry & medicine as well as a degree in health information. I love being part of the learning process & I believe learning should...

...students at Columbia's Career Center, and I've recently completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and am very passionate about being able to share that excitement with my students. There's...

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.

...the ACT, and the SAT for over 200 hours with a 3rd party company. I have also worked with quite a few students at my local high school on ACT/SAT preparation and 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...

...as a tutor because it allows me to break skills down to their fundamental levels. Working with students to understand the concepts at play helps them to not only get the right answer but to understand the why. This skill based learning helps students understand information more thoroughly and generalize the skills across questions more...