Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Hazel Crest, IL

I am a dedicated and patient tutor who will work with students until they are fully proficient in the subjects I tutor.

...Science and Chinese Language. I have been a competitive swimmer for over 12 years and currently swim at Dartmouth College. I have always had a passion for STEM and helping others. I primarily tutor high school math and ACT/SAT, but I also have experience in upper-level college courses such as Probability and Linear Algebra.

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...traveling and also backpacked in Europe for 5 months after I graduated experiencing the rich history and meeting amazing and diverse people. I then moved out to the west coast to pursue my love of Marine Biology and earned a Master's degree in Marine Science from the University of Oregon. While in graduate school as...

...Feinberg School of Medicine. I am an alumnus of Northwestern University where I was part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I graduated in 2016 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biological Sciences. I have had a number of teaching positions and consider it a passion...

...about sciences, foreign languages, and how to positively impact society. In terms of hobbies, I love anything active or artsy as I am always on the go! I love rock climbing, kayaking, running, playing softball, swimming, hiking, skydiving and fishing. I also go to a lot of art museums, festivals, poetry jams, jazz kitchens, and...

...I never miss a chance to go to a symphony concert! During my undergraduate studies I tutored children grade 3 through 12 in various subject areas: math, science, English, writing. I worked both with students who needed additional help to comprehend a subject area, and with children who already excelled, but wished to push their...

...My approach to tutoring, therefore, is student-centered. For over two years, I have worked with children as a volunteer for Sarah's Inn, a nonprofit organization that serves families affected by domestic violence. I have also been a tutor for 826CHI, which is a creative writing after-school program for Chicago youths. During high school, I also...

...assisting business people with their writing for over twenty years - everything from proposals to resumes and executive communications. A part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating newsletters, interviewing executives, and designing and writing content for marketing materials around the insurance and employee benefits industry. I'm a big advocate of learning how...

...in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having fun. While I have a lot of fun learning with...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going on walks, and baking.

...and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching creative writing, so if you are interested in applying for college or graduate level admission, I have several great pointers!

...disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school and/or standardized tests). I believe learning and teaching should be done in a way that makes the subject APPLICABLE to our...

...majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy...

...and middle school level. I also have experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT test preparation in all associated sections. I am and always have been a lifetime learner and do all I can to impart this facet of myself on my students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, weight...

...students on all sorts of assignments such as college essays, rhetorical analysis papers, opinion pieces, etc. However, we also worked through developing technical skills such as writing a strong thesis statement, selecting strong evidence and analyzing it effectively. Our goal in the writing center, that I plan to bring into my tutoring at Varsity, is...

...my student's interests, passions, and hobbies are, so that I can make the learning more relevant and real for him or her. I believe that making personal connections with learning is the best way to make new knowledge and skills stick as well as to make it a positive experience. For example, I had a...

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.

...one's self. Success is a path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures. I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more. Every core high school and elementary...