Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Bridgeview, IL

...areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a...

...is centered around mastery of a subject. To me, mastery in a subject means that the student can teach their peers the same subject with the same level of understanding that they have. If my student is able to do this, they have achieved mastery in my eyes. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to those wonderful breakthroughs which is why...

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

My teaching philosophy is simple- Connect. Motivate. Educate. I teach English, History, and Creative Writing by connecting with students and fostering their relationship with the material. When trust is established, motivation grows organically. When a student is motivated, genuine learning flourishes.

...testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and baking, preferably something with cinnamon.

...but promote an environment of healthy learning. With this and many other tutoring experiences before college, I have been able to craft my communication skills, gather perspective on diverse populations, and even fortify my work-ethic to keep the scientific information relevant. These skills have helped me greatly in providing flexible and adaptive teaching experiences to...

...practice problems, way to remember formulas, and other strategies to improve their test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science to...

...students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy and I...

Hello! My name is Micah Ongkiko and I am currently a college student studying Classics (Ancient History) with a minor in Mathematics at Florida State University! I love to learn, and moreover, I love to teach! I am so excited to begin learning with you all!

...business, and test preparation, particularly for the SATs and college essay writing. I have found the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in math or crafting personal statements that reflect their unique stories. My approach to tutoring is very hands-on-learning and adaptability....

...name is Marissa Reiken and I am so excited to be rejoining the Varsity Tutors team! I am a 7th grade math teacher in the Indianapolis Public School System. I have my Bachelor's from Butler University in Elementary Education (K-6) with Licensure in STEM education and 5-9 Mathematics. I have experience teaching ENL (English as...

...Institute of Chicago. I have also taught at the North Carolina Governor's School as an art teacher. I believe everyone is an artist, but only a few people really hone their skills and become great-- could this be you? "General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. General duties of a student:...

...received my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. I have been tutoring for a decade now in all subject areas and with all ages. I am most fond of reading, writing, and history. I adore working with others and I am always wanting to learn something new. In my free...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017

...in journalism. I graduated with summa cum laude honors and completed two minors and a legal studies certificate. My love for teachings stems from my experiences as an educational mentor. I love teaching high school and middle school students in writing and other topics because I think it's important to impart wisdom onto the younger...

...an essay, I can help you get that "A"! I have been a teacher for 10 years, and attended Prairie View A&M University (BA-English) and Indiana University (MA-English/History), currently working on my PhD in English. I specialize in rhetoric and composition, technical and creative writing, and literature. I am also well-suited to any subjects in...