Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health & Environment and Healthcare Management. I have 6 years of tutoring experience via both volunteer and private opportunities, and am so excited to be a part of the team at Varsity Tutors.

...degree was in chemical engineering and as a result I have a lot of experience in math and science of all levels. I have also worked on for Dresser-Rand on the design and installation of a small scale liquefaction plant in British Columbia. I am currently completing a single course in order to fully complete...

...C mechanics. When I tutor, I recognize the varying levels of K-12 and college education around the world. With this in mind, I help students build a solid foundation on which they can progress their learning to the next level. Whether from algebra to trigonometry or biology to biochemistry, a solid footing is essential to...

...the whole class a few times, but I quickly realized that being on the teacher side of education gives a whole new perspective on the subject matter, and I find it very interesting. I then got my start individually tutoring students in the class, and was able to help them learn the material and succeed....

...tutoring middle and high schoolers in chemistry, math, and English, as well as tutoring for the ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Additionally, I founded an organization that provides English tutors to elementary school-aged ESL students and have extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language. I was a National Merit Scholar as well as an AP...

...get a major in Business Administration concentrated in finance and a Computer Science minor. I excel in U.S. history and U.S. government along with Algebra/College Algebra, Writing Composition, and the English and Reading section of the ACT. I'm a big sports guy, so in my free time I usually play basketball or football. If I'm...

...classroom to improve both practical and conceptual knowledge of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and specific set of strengths and weaknesses to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class beginning in the fall of 2015, and...

...University. All my standardized test scores are from my first time taking the test with very little preparation. I actually enjoy taking tests (weird I know). I am very skilled at helping others to learn the topics presented, improve their test-taking strategies, and improve their score. You must "think like the test writers" and be...

...as an undergrad at Harvard College, and then spent a year in Japan teaching English as a second language to students ranging in age from 4 to 80 years old (!). One of the greatest joys of tutoring in particular, for me, is the ways in which I can personalize the lessons in order to...

...pursued this degree because of my passion to help kids, like me, who have ADHD. It took me some time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope to help other students realize that ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, it gives us an edge!...

...taking a gap year to work while I apply to graduate chemistry programs, with the end goal of ending up in academia as a college professor. I discovered my affinity for teaching while I was a teaching assistant for organic chemistry lab. While this was fairly recent, it has made a huge impact on my...

...in Physics. I love to run in my free time (I ran cross country all throughout high school), and I also love working on small coding projects. While I wind down, I like to play video games such as Civilization V and Kerbal Space Program. Whether you're here for math, test-prep, computer science, or any...

...learning about history, watching Star Wars, and cheering on my Cardinals and Blues. My philosophy of teaching is twofold; I want to create a safe environment where students can grow as critical thinkers. In other words, I don't want them to be afraid to make mistakes because that is the only way they can grow.

...with literature and other reading assignments. One of my favorite parts of teaching is seeing the moment a student reaches that "a-ha" moment with anything we are working on. I love working one-on-one with a student because I like being able to help them find their strengths and that is more easily accomplished through tutoring....

...List student, Honor Roll Student, Harvard Medical Leader Nominee and proud Magna Cum Laude graduate. I love to help others learn and love school! As someone who has been previously bullied, I am determined in making sure everyone is included. My best interest is to help you learn and understand but have some fun along...

I am a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis and a graduate of the Chapin School (K-12) in Manhattan. I am a psychology major with a love for the humanities. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, walk my dog, ski, and play boggle

...have been lucky to experience great teachers who have instilled in me a passion for the pursuit of knowledge and for helping others along the way! I have just wrapped up my freshman year at Saint Louis University as a pre-med student. While the work was rigorous, I feel that it has prepared and equipped...

...my students was key to being able to affect great change in them. I firmly believe that students won't be as driven to learn if they don't feel a connection with their teacher. I have 12 years teaching experience in both Spanish and English. My experiences range from private alternative schools to large public schools,...

...have the amazing experience I have when I discover a great novel. Understanding and analyzing a book doesn't ruin the story--it only makes you love it more. I look forward to helping students through the anxiety-inducing process of applying for college and receiving a good GPA. I've been there. I've been anxious. I want to...

...UMSL with a BA in history and a minor in German. I'm strongly interested in most kinds of history and language, and am always ready to help students in subjects from European history to German to going over essays. I believe that language and history are topics that anyone can understand if they are just...