
Cynthia
Certified Tutor
...Northeastern Illinois University. I have the most experience working with students from 1st grade through 8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual/Bi-cultural education

Terence
Certified Tutor
...often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many biographies on American figures and the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Master of Arts, Special Education

Chika
Certified Tutor
...for children from ages toddler to 8th grade. I use the TPRS (Total Physical Response and Story Telling) method, which introduces 3 structures and focuses on repetition. I also like to intertwine some games and writing using both English and Spanish. My hobbies are traveling and dancing to Latin music. I can't wait to begin...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Erica
Certified Tutor
...effectively, by helping them to "find the story" and communicate it in a way that makes sense to others. I enjoy showing others how putting the story down in writing can be started using words and building upon them until they become a flow of organized thoughts and ideas. One of my greatest abilities is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Master of Arts, Human Resource Development

Robert
Certified Tutor
...past, tutoring is a great way to refresh the student's memory and bring them back on the right track. Lastly, tutoring is enjoyable because I get to make a tough subject like math easier for students to comprehend. If I do my job as a tutor to make a student understand math content, I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary Education Mathematics

Gina
Certified Tutor
...reunifying immigrant youth with their U.S. based families. I learned Spanish in school and then worked in Mexico and Colombia where I became a more fluent speaker. I love being able to connect with Spanish-speaking groups in their native language and would like to help you do the same! As a second-language learner, I relate...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Social Work, with Minor in Spanish
Masters, Social Work

Barnetta
Certified Tutor
...has already been mastered, and the third step is the teaching and learning process, the tutoring, to achieve the learning target set at the beginning of the session. We will end the session with checking if we hit the set learning target. This model works at every level, from a 3rd grader building reading skills...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Education

Katie
Certified Tutor
...masters degree in education and tons of experience with students at every level (aka my wonderful mother!) I tutor all of my subjects with passion, striving to make every session meaningful and fun. My subjects are Music, General Music Theory or AP Music Theory, Clarinet, Math, Essay Writing and Editing at all levels, English, Writing,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Music Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Steve
Certified Tutor
...a Spanish language learner, I can definitely relate to and empathize with anyone putting forth the effort to learn a second language, and I am well aware of the accompanying rewards. For me, studying another language and working with students involved in second/foreign language acquisition have opened up new channels of communication, new relationships, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Foreign Language (Spanish)

Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...all ages and adults . I can also help prepare and organize for tests and help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, French

Sabeeha
Certified Tutor
I have been a Math/Science Tutor for over 25 years with remarkable success. My students all receive an "A" on their next Test. I enjoy learning myself since I have 3 Masters : Molecular/Cell Biology, Education and Business and try to infuse that passion in my students.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology and Psychology
Masters, Biology, General

Amanda
Certified Tutor
...out of the classroom, I have learned many things. However, two main things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Early Childhood Education

Alexandra
Certified Tutor
...I tutor many different subjects in science, math and Russian language, however tutoring chemistry have always brought me the most joy. As a student myself, I know how science courses are often seen as challenging, intimidating, or even weed-out courses, and I am extremely passionate about helping my students to overcome the difficulties they might...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemistry // Minor in Biology

Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...St. Lawrence University, primarily with undergraduate and graduate students. I developed upon these skills upon graduation by participating in a year of service with Americorps by working in a middle school. Following that, I served as a teaching assistant in a Kindergarten classroom for two years and acted as the morning supervisor for all K-2...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Global Studies; Communication Arts
Current Grad Student, Elementary Education MAT
SAT Verbal: 720
GRE: 313
GRE Quantitative: 152

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...find the best way to help them learn. By breaking down difficult concepts into simple to understand pieces, students will better grasp mathematics overall. I work hard to make sure that the foundation of the math is strong not just giving away plug and play answers. If this sounds like something you need I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Shah
Certified Tutor
...science major in the Northeastern Illinois University. I have worked on some projects like creating website using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap.I made Android and IOS mobile application. I also made Tic Tac Toe game using java programming language. I am also working as a computer lab assistant in the Northeastern Illinois University. Please feel free to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science

Stephany
Certified Tutor
...into conquering those obstacles. It's important to acknowledge we all have different cognitive levels of comprehension and with a little support from your Varsity Tutors, we both can engage in bidirectional learning where I learn as much as you do. With my special interest in the subjects of English (Language/ESL/lexical content, grammar content) Reading Comprehension,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Sociology and Linguistics

Swetha
Certified Tutor
...students academic knowledge to their personal life. I believe that by doing so students will be able to learn abstract academic concepts on a personal level. I'm a passionate learner and I love to spread the passion of learning on to other students along with quality content knowledge. I am a senior at Northeastern Illinois...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Dolores
Certified Tutor
...a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how hard it can be to understand that I comes before E, except...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education

Maribeth
Certified Tutor
...up to meet the needs of my student. Over the years I have learned that it is important for my students to take ownership of their learning. I take the time to explain the "why" of they are being taught the material and how it will apply to their own life experiences. Learning should be...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education
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