Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...of I, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and writing skills, and I specialize in ACT Prep for Reading and English. I currently work in non-profit and I'm looking to continue working with students who want to improve their skills...

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.

...help in every way possible for my tutees to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I believe in learning for more than just passing the one test, but to retain the knowledge and making it fun.

I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.

...my students in terms of comprehension. I also believe in the importance of patience when working with students, as I feel that in order to master a concept, time must be taken to manipulate various ideals so that the student can successfully answer a related question at any degree of difficulty. I recently graduated at St. Louis University with a BS in both Health Management and Biology. There I was a biology teaching assistant, however...

I am a current junior at Vanderbilt University studying engineering. I am passionate about math and science and I am excited to show kids a fun and exciting way to grow their STEM skills.

...years of editing and proofreading experience and find a great deal of satisfaction in supporting my students as writers, thinkers, and communicators. Though I enjoy working with students in all subjects, I love teaching all forms of writing, literature, history, English, and art. I have found that these passions smoothly translate to their corresponding sections on standardized tests (specifically the ACT and GRE). Growing up with parents as teachers I learned early on the importance...

...help you or your child succeed academically! I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Medicine, Health, and Society as well as Spanish with a potential minor in Biology. Academically, I am strongest in mathematics and the humanities, in particular English and Spanish. Outside of school, I love running, reading, and shamefully binge watching shows sometimes on Netflix. I found my passion for tutoring when I became a...

...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 and caring she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I currently work at Downers Grove High...

...exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really clicks, makes sense, and is applicable. In addition to standardized exams, I also can help with college admissions, including editing essays.

...learning themselves. I carry their lessons with me today. These teachers were great not only because they were teaching what they loved or because they paid attention to me. They were great because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and the tools that will help them on their path long after...

Greetings! I am Lizbeth Alanis I am 24 years old and I am an elementary education teacher to be. I am so excited to help you with anything that you need!

...name is Shireen and I look forward to being your next 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 their utmost academic potential, and become the best novices...

...Civilizations. I tutor in Mandarin and a range of other subjects. My learning style is fun, upbeat, humorous, and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework 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...

...reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring nature, playing strategy board games,...

I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...

I 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 goals.

I'm a recent college student who graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Since graduating, I have been interested in tutoring students in subjects I feel confident in.

...assignments! I bring a fun, laid-back style to tutoring. I've worked multiple summers as a camp counselor, and I strive to bring the excitement of camp to each session. I also enjoy creative writing, and I tap into this passion when working with students to improve their writing skills. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University where I obtained a B.S. in Applied Health Science, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, I'm...

...an excellent example of how I worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 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...