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...be serving as the Treasurer of the Honors College Advisory Board which is essentially the student government of the Honors College at UIC. Outside of academics, I am an avid golfer and volleyball player. I played each of the sports for all four years throughout high school, and I also played competitive golf during the summers. While I do not play these sports competitively in college, I enjoy participating in them for leisure as well...

...during a break from college. Upon graduation, I learned to teach the verbal section of the MCAT to prospective medical students in my home state of Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science, and math. I am a firm proponent of...

...students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding of material, I simultaneously work to impart the importance of non-cognitive skills. Patience, grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set goals, and seek excellence for themselves and invest in their futures. As teachers, we can't ask...

I look forward to serving you on your academic journey. My mission is to support you in moving forward, overcoming obstacles, and reaching your intended goal.... "Learning is a treasure which accompanies its owner everywhere." Chinese Proverb

...forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena College...

...teach history, political science, philosophy and psychology. I am an assessment and online learning specialist. As a graduate of the College of Saint Rose with my Masters degree in adolescent education, I taught high school prior to moving through the ranks to Assistant Professor. I am passionate about teaching and literacy. I love reading, and writing. I have written a children's book about two cows named Mona and Lisa. Working one on one with students,...

...from clarifying and breaking down the steps in algebra problems to revealing and instructing on the fundamentals of grammar. My educational positions include years of teaching international folk dance to middle schoolers, which involves learning geography and social studies, tutoring in middle-school and high-school classrooms, teaching English as a second language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar,...

...approximately a dozen classes as part of an after school program for high school students. I have served as a guest speaker at several Universities on diverse topics. For the past several years, I have been working as a private academic tutor teaching a range of subjects including ACT/SAT preparation, AP American Government, AP English, AP Psychology, Study Skills, Algebra, Forensics, Biology, and more. My students have ranged from grades 2 through graduate school. I...

...anything is possible! I am currently in the honors program at USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum...

...or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as...

...ACT, SAT, ISEE and LSAT. I have significant experience as both a one-on-one high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. I find that I am always able to make the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, I am very patient, friendly, and easy to talk to....

...and advanced sciences. -I am a professor of Rhet/Comp, Literature, Study Skills, History, and Life Skills -I am an academically published author in everything from Sports to Literature to Physics -Taught math, English, ESL, sciences -Have taken and tutored most standardized testing- including SAT/ACT, ASVAB, LSAT, GRE, etc. -Ranked 1st lieutenant as I have taught for one of the U.S.'s premiere military installations. -And... I always cater my teaching style to my individual student.

...free time volunteering in the various classrooms and learning as much as I could about teaching. When I was in high school, I was officially given the title of "tutor" and received academic credit for working with the elementary and middle school ESL program in my school district. Having extensively studied language, I am interested in all aspects of reading, writing, and pronunciation. I also developed a deep interest and understanding of cultural history from...

...years, in the areas of Reading, Language, and Writing. I specialize in students who read below grade level, and know Teaching is a calling from God. I love children, and believe learning should be fun in order to keep interest level high, and help each student learn to gain success within their confidence and learning abilities. I look forward to working with your child to help them achieve their personal best! My hobbies include reading,...

...learning approaches, I am experienced in Touch Math, Orton-Gillingham, Suzuki, Violinland, Music Mind Games, Heidi Songs, Failure Free Reading, Edmark, Unique, SRA, and much more! Currently, I teach with an online public school working with students in a self-contained environment or with students who have trouble accessing the general education curriculum. I have a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education (K-8) and special education (K-12) and a Master of Arts degree in English...

...others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that...

...I love to teach about it. Outside of school, I'm a professional writer and the owner of a digital marketing firm in Fort Myers, Florida. You might be wondering, "With all of that going on, why are you also a tutor?" Well, my interest in tutoring started a few years ago, when I was a private English as a second language instructor. I realized then that I enjoyed sharing information with other people, but, more...

...in teaching a student unless we are able to connect to the student, and the best way to let a student know that you really do care about them is to take the time to listen to them and to have empathy for what they are going through. By building a relationship and connecting with each student, you will be able to open a channel which will enable you to teach them.

Hello! I truly believe that education must be held in a higher regard in today's society. I have worked with several youth to help develop not only their mind but work ethic and habits. Let's be great together.

...is Sara. I have a dual Masters degree in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology. I worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. as a Congressional Liaison, where I was able to help many military members with any unresolved issues they had while serving in the military. I am now excited to be working with Varsity Tutors to engage with others and help them overcome any issues they are experiencing in several different subject matters.