
Bill: Des Plaines tutor
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...teaching airline pilots as I do today I've always found it tremendously fulfilling. That is why I wish to continue this life long endeavor by tutoring through Varsity Tutors and help others to achieve, and exceed, their academic goals as well. I'm a retired USAF pilot currently employed as an instructor pilot for the Boeing...
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Bachelors, Zoology
Masters, Aeronautical Science

Daniel: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
..."What we learn with pleasure we never forget". I learned this first hand as I lived in South America for two years. It was a lot easier to learn Spanish when I could find ways to make it enjoyable! Spanish is my favorite subject to teach because it is such a valuable tool to have...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Business Strategy

Freddy: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
Learning is the hard part, but applying what you learn... Now that's the fun part.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Current Grad Student, Electrical Engineering

Connor: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...the intricacies of the language. Then, studying Spanish at Brigham Young University and serving as an assistant teacher for those from Latin American countries wanting to learn English. Whether your a beginner, or someone who is close to fluency, I hope to become a great mentor, friend and support to everyone I tutor! As we...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Exercise Science

Zach: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...currently enrolled at BYU. I am studying accounting but love most aspects of business. I also enjoying speaking and writing in spanish because it opens up the doors to so many new cultures and experiences. I believe I can help anyone trying to master accounting or spanish because they are important subjects to me and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Accounting

Lauren: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...I have worked so hard to gain. I have worked professionally as a copyeditor and excel at aiding students in the areas of proofreading and referencing. My tutoring subjects include reading, writing essays, social studies, anthropology, religion, English, and literature. My favorite subjects are history, anthropology, and all subjects relating to civilizations. These fields are...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Medieval Britain and Europe

Kacey: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...learner, and then I tutor accordingly. I am currently a junior at Brigham Young University. I am an Applied & Computational Mathematics major with a concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Circuits. I have earned the high in many of my math and physics courses. In addition, I placed third in my university's undergraduate math...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34

Suzanne: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In my spare time I like to workout and run. I love the beach and kayaking. My family is very important to me and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Pre-Physical Therapy
Masters, Education

Darlene: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...all kinds of sciences and research. I also studied and lived in Germany, which enriched my love for the German language and allowed me to be fully immersed in the language. I am also confident and comfortable teaching in the field of English and literary analysis. I would love to help in any way to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Animal Science Pre-Vet
Masters, Secondary Education, Science Teaching

Jane : Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...English teacher for two months in South Korea. In college, I wrote a play that was produced by a middle school. I am an honors graduate of a medical transcription and editing program from the online school Career Step. This included courses in grammar and punctuation. With this program, I also gained proofreading and editing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theatre Arts

Ariel: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...work out. I've seen this principle in action throughout my life. I have an AAS is Arts and Sciences, a BS in Home and Family Living with a minor in Spanish, and an MA in Hispanic Linguistics. Since I graduated in 2013, I also spent two years working for FamilySearch.org and two years as a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Home and Family Living
Masters, Hispanic Linguistics

Natalie: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...while I was in college. It was an amazing and rewarding experience and I loved my students. I studied Elementary Education at BYU with practicum experience in 2nd and 4th grade and became a 5th grade teacher immediately after graduating. I taught 5th grade for 4 years and loved it. I believe that every student...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary education

Mara: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
I have been tutoring since high school and graduated college with a Bachelors in Exercise Science a few years ago. I really enjoy interacting with students. I am married and am helping my husband finish his Bachelor's in Accounting. I hope to get a Masters soon.... The more a student practices problem-solving, the more familiar they become with the material; and they will succeed.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Exercise Science

Julie Lynn: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...overcome challenges, and to get excited over new discoveries. I believe as a tutor and a teacher that it is my job to guide a student to use their abilities, to conquer challenges, and to discover more than they did on their own. Every learner is different, and that's a good thing.... The student has the power to make positive changes, to learn anything, and to become better. The teacher is the coach. You already have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Teaching

Ryan: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...an emphasis in Eco-political development) and Portuguese. I tutor History, ACT Prep, and Portuguese. I love to teach and find it fun to learn, my approach as a tutor is help students love learning through developing an encompassing view-perspective- on their subjects. Or in other words by turning a list of things to memorize into...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, International Relations

Allyson: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...seventh grade English for one year. I absolutely loved teaching, but left to be able to move to Chicago with my husband. Now, as my husband is attending the University of Chicago Law School, I hope to reach as many students as possible through tutoring. I believe that every student is unique and therefore deserves...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Teaching

Heather: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...teach even more than they love the subject which they teach. Teaching is invigorating because every new student offers me a new way to see a problem and approach a solution. There is an old adage, "Thee lift me and I'll lift thee and we'll ascend together." As a teacher, this is my mantra. Truly,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Education

Georgina: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...a language is very much like building a house: it must start from the foundation! That is, the basics. From there, students keep on adding 'bricks' in a consistent way, until reaching the 'roof', their goal. Even though quite a few students believe they know at least 'some' Spanish, or can get by speaking a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, ESL
Masters, Linguistics and Language Learning

Justin David: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
Reading is like cooking. It tastes better the more practice you get. I believe every subject is interesting when presented by the right teacher. I strive to be that teacher.... What strategy works depends on what kind of learner they are. Tactile and visual learners often love foldables they can build and interact with. Audio learners often prefer stories or jokes related to the concept that they can remember. I've found that a great many teenagers...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History

Kirsten: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...Humanities and a minor in Business Management. During my time at college, I loved teaching visiting students at the art museum on campus. I also took a year and a half off of school to go on a service mission and teach individuals and families of all ages in Maryland and in D.C. Some of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Humanities - Classical Studies
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