Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Darien, IL

...in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and SAT/ACT test prep. I love tutoring and I'm excited to help my students achieve...

...are to work with children to continue furthering education 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...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...am a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and...

...attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them become...

...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...

...in watching movies). This program picks up my particular interests in American and World history, popular culture, and writing. While I am comfortable working with older children in my particular areas of expertise (history and writing), I most enjoy working with younger children, middle and elementary school age. I am comfortable with them and they...

...to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children...

...own understanding of the topics in math and physics I find so interesting. An added bonus is being able to help someone meet their classroom goals. I recently earned a B. S. in Physics with Distinction in the Curriculum from U of I at Urbana-Champaign with a Minor in Mathematics. I also took enough math...

...the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to be part of the process. In addition to high school AP courses and test prep, I have taken college level multivariable calculus, linear algebra, physics electricity/magnetism and mechanics, computer programming (c++, matlab, LISP/Scheme), Dynamics...

...does a molecule of glucose encounter while going through glycolysis? How does the human body process information from the world around it? This perspective has led not only to success in my own studies, but also to a genuine love of learning. Through one-on-one tutoring, I hope help students seek their own stories and develop...

...am currently in my second year of a Clinical Psychology Doctoral program (PsyD), and I have a passion for tutoring! I am very passionate about Psychology, Biology, and the Life Sciences. I enjoy tutoring test prep, college level Biology and Physics, Graduate level Biology, and high school level Biology, Physics, Life Sciences, Psychology, Science, and...

...well the struggle and frustration with receiving bad marks no matter how much effort I put in. I felt myself the anxiety surrounding standardized testing, especially before and during the ACT, SAT, and 10 AP exams I took as a high school student. It was through these less-than-pleasant experiences, though, that I sought out mentors...

...own custom problem sets, practice tests and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the 30s. All...

...teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English,...

...student, I had been especially adept at taking a complex scientific or mathematical concept and breaking it down to the level of comprehension by a lay person or a professional of varying discipline -- a precursor to my present occupation. After transitioning from the industry to education, I was fortunate to discover passion and fulfillment...

...chemistry tutor. My main approach as a tutor is to slowly ween my students off of my help. I usually begin the session with an example of myself performing a problem, and then I walk my students through the problem. Towards the end of the session, I challenge my students to act as if I'm...

...core of an improved quality of life, and I try to share this passion with not just my students but also in all realms of my life. In my spare time, I am an avid traveler (I've been to 39 countries so far) and I love to hike and spend time in nature; but my...

...that the most engaging - and fun! - way to learn is to start with your individual interests and build from there. The beauty of language is that it continues to evolve and I believe the more you understand the way we use language, the more you will continue to evolve as a person. In...

...and giving back my learning are huge passions of mine. I have 8+ years of experience in tutoring K-12 education, 4+ years in tertiary studies with an emphasis in the collegiate business curriculum, and experience tutoring the ACT. My priority is guaranteeing your understanding in the course work. I am versatile in my teaching approach...