Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in South Holland, IL

I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in Biology and a Psychology minor. I am starting medical school at UIC in Fall 2019 and am eager to help my students accomplish their goals and motivate them to

Hello, I'm Sam! I have a scientific background in education, but love to read and have a knack for English and writing. I'm looking forward to helping all types of students unlock their potential through education!

...from Auburn University. I graduated summa cum laude and have a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and a Bachelor's Degree in German. I absolutely loved my academic career, and I owe finding my own path to a very special teacher I had while in high school. The effort she put in to each of her lessons...

...both teaching and learning! I think learning is best done on an individual level and am thrilled to help students find their own path to success. I have degrees in Political Science and Russian and have real-life experience with both. Additionally, I will be attending the University of Chicago Law School this fall.

...musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special...

...of all ages and adults . I can also help prepare and organize for tests and help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS...

...students looking to graduate early, test out of a particular course or stay sharp during their summer months. I am a firm advocate for fostering a psychologically safe education environment, encouraging my students to nurture their curiosities, take risks, and challenge the 'status quo' as opposed to simply memorizing the facts & formulas. In working...

...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...

...also the assistant editor of an off-campus online publication. I've done research with a university professor and have an online certification from Harvard on Contract Law. I am most passionate about English Literature, Languages, Legal Studies, and Writing. I fell in love with books when my parents and I moved from our hometown of Rio...

...has the potential to do amazing on standardized exams. In general, I know that everyone has the potential to achieve great things, but sometimes we need a push in the right direction or extra help. My tutoring strategy typically stems from the idea that practice makes perfect. I use practice problems and exams to create...

...and currently planning on doing Masters. During my high school years, I worked as a volunteer teacher in different welfare schools. This experience developed my interest in teaching 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 a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.

...University in St. Louis with a major in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology along with a minor in Computer Science. While in college, I served as a science and math tutor for elementary school students in my local communities, and I then went on to jump-start a mentorship and tutoring program that taught K-12 students in a high-need district....

...The liberal arts education I received at the University of Chicago has strengthened my writing skills and has introduced me to meditated critical thinking skills I hope to share with others. I strongly desire to not only help others learn but to help them acquire the skills and attitudes needed to become lifelong learners with...

...Dame, where I studied Neuroscience & Behavior and Global Affairs. I am passionate about tutoring and have extensive experience helping others achieve their goals. I love forming relationships with my students and finding methods that best suit their individual needs and styles of learning. I am looking forward to advancing my own education by becoming...

...am currently a sophomore in UIC's GPPA Medical Scholars program. I am majoring in math and am dedicated to helping others get the valuable education they deserve. I love meeting new people and am excited to start tutoring some of my favorite subjects through Varsity Tutors and help my students achieve their academic and personal...

...undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I am now a medical student at Northwestern University in Chicago. In college, I was a tutor for physics and organic chemistry, as well as a camp counselor for children with congenital heart conditions. I tutor biology, physics, english, and standardized test preparation. My tutoring...

...Taiwanese American currently located in Illinois. I completed my undergraduate education in Social Studies at Harvard College. I also hold architecture and landscape architecture degrees from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design and University of Pennsylvania, respectively. I began tutoring high school students in the SAT and STEM subjects in 2005, furthering a lifelong interest...

...biology, and then obtained an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology from Thomas Jefferson University. I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital. My favorite part about teaching is trying to convey to my students how I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning...

...particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to...