Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Elk Grove Village, IL

...made frequent visits to the states, staying at my parent's house as often as his schedule allowed. When I was growing up, Peter would always give a hearing to my latest idiosyncratic notions. Inevitably, our discussions turned to the subject of free will. And Peter would listen, and question, and probe. He would locate a...

...Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a mission to help learners explore...

...literature and history, and has a specialization in teaching international students and pre-K. to learn about culture and working with international students. I am an experienced teacher with four years of nonprofit/legal experience, three years of marketing communications experience in the corporate world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years...

...Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and...

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

...a minor in Mandarin Chinese. My goal in tutoring is to assist students to eventually be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to...

...me a firsthand understanding of the true joys that accompany tutoring. I really enjoy watching and aiding the intellectual advancement of students over time and genuinely appreciate being a part of the milestone moments that track this advancement. My philosophy with regards to tutoring is that all students have their own specific goals and unique...

...for a school district's transition program where I assist young adults with special needs in seeking employment. The transition program provides internships for the students to build job skills, so they can have the opportunity to find employment after leaving the program. In my spare time I enjoy photography, reading, music, yoga , cooking and...

...at DePaul University studying Computer Science and Game Development. While programming is exciting to me, one of my other passions is teaching the math and science subjects that accompany Computer Science. I learned very early on that it wasn't the material that was most essential to learning, but it is the proper learning environment that...

...the Sciences. I recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the...

...a unique and interesting story. Being a part of that journey and helping somebody reach their goals are valuable to me. I graduated Northwestern University with a BA in Biochemistry. My favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, Biology, Physics, ACT, SAT, and MCAT. I've tutored elementary through college students for multiple years throughout college and...

...careers. When I am not in school or tutoring, I love relaxing with my family, friends, and my two German Shepherds. I like reading a good book, going for runs, and watching movies. I also really enjoy cooking and baking. I have been told by many that I make the best desserts around!

...size truly does not fit all when it comes to learning! My hourly rates are based on my experience, education, and approach to tutoring. I have a commitment to the student. As their advocate, I will challenge them while also making the session fun. It will be age- and developmentally-appropriate. I have clients independent of...

...extra practice, I'm committed to supporting each student on their educational journey. Outside academics, I'm a passionate basketball enthusiast who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and exploring nature's wonders. I'm eager to bring my passion for education and dedication to student success to my role as a tutor, ready to make learning an enriching...

...includes teaching choreography! I have taught young kids ages 3-6, musical theater kids with little training, as well as highly trained collegiate dancers. I understand the need to adjust my teaching style depending on the level and age of my students. Interests outside of academia include dance and music. I was Co-Captain, Vice President, and...

...learning is best done when the teacher fully understands their student and the way they learn. It is important for me to recognize when a student isn't grasping a concept so that I can immediately change my teaching strategy. A student who grasps things by reading a book will learn different from a student who...

...Arts in Neuroscience and minor in Art. I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago working towards a Master in Medical Physiology. Since graduation, I have worked remotely for my lab that studies child development and applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...

...Science. I have an extensive history of tutoring, from helping middle school students in math and science to teaching high-level coding workshops to undergraduates and graduates. I have always loved math and I am pursuing a minor in the field. In my spare time, I am a huge book nerd and have spent many days...

...all over the US and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their...

Recent graduate from the University of Utah where I studied machine learning and gravitational lensing. I graduated with my master's in astrophysics and am currently pursuing a career in education.