Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...concentration in education. I am pursuing my certification for Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a post-baccalaureate program at National Louis University, which I will complete in December 2021. Since graduation, I have worked in an elementary school in the Gold Coast of Chicago helping in all areas of elementary education. I mostly assisted kindergartners and fourth graders in Spanish workloads. My strengths are math and science mostly, however, I work with young children from...

I enjoy helping students reach their fullest potential! I have been a reading, language arts, and writing teacher for 15 years. I have a master's degree in education from Northwestern University.

My goal as a tutor is to improve the academic achievement of students through encouraging scholarly and personal progress. I maintain that listening to the student in order to asses problem areas within a subject is the best way to establish a working partnership in the effort to support scholarly achievement. I strongly encourage my students to set goals so that they can personally measure their academic progress and improvement.

...have written cover stories for national magazines and newspapers, and edited scores of writers from around the world. I write every day and love helping find students their own voice. My college entrance essay is held up by Johns Hopkins as an example for other students. I spent the last year teaching students in a troubled Italian high school. I loved the challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me...

I am currently pursuing my B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in college. I have been tutoring for over four years now working with students in various fields ranging from math and science to standardized testing! I love tutoring and will make it my goal to make sure I give you the tools to achieve yours!

...MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked for several years as a tutor at the high school and college level, but it is really my clinical counseling work that drives my teaching approach now. I am a huge advocate of client empowerment and getting my students excited about learning. I will meet you where you are at academically, but am not afraid to push you. But I promise I will be there every...

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...Loyola University Chicago, and graduated with a BS in Biology. I am currently attending Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Utah. I was a Teaching Assistant for Physics Lab at LUC; therefore, I have experience working with others and tutoring. I have taken my DAT, and I received a a high score. I enjoy tutoring for DAT, amongst many other subjects such as Anatomy, Biology, Essay writing, and many others! Thank...

...Shakespeare and become an English teacher. It has allowed me incorporate my love for the arts with my love for English. It has become a rewarding career for me because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15 + years, I...

...I would love to be your tutor! I have my BS from Loyola University Chicago in Biochemistry with Honors and a minor in Bioethics, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. I am extremely passionate about all things science, human anatomy and processes, and writing/reading! I have been tutoring since I was a sophomore in high school and have worked with many students in a plethora of subjects, including but not limited to:...

...philosophy (your Locke, Hobbes and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see more of the world in finer details. Great learning eventually leads you to your own heart, your...

...years! I have a bachelor's degree in education, a master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and recently earned my ESL endorsement. I enjoy tutoring students at the elementary level and strive to make each child feel confident as they learn. I have been tutoring for the last three years and recently started tutoring online. Since I spent over a year teaching first grade online during the pandemic, I have a wide range of strategies to get...

...special needs students in an adaptive P.E. class. I have also been an unofficial tutor for many of my friends, fellow classmates, and siblings over the years. I can tutor a wide range of ages and subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, math, and ASL (American Sign Language). I have already taken multiple courses on how to teach elementary/middle school math and reading effectively, and have done very well. My teaching philosophy is...

...help students. I am quite thrilled about the possibility of using Varsity Tutors to put my previous work experience and abilities to good use. This experience has given me the opportunity to connect with children whose skills span a wide range and to help them in the classes and activities they participate in. In addition, it has taught me new ways for behavior management. As a passionate educator, one of my primary goals is to...

...over 7 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom settings, focusing on Literacy, Elementary School English and Reading Comprehension, as well as High School English and Middle School Reading. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express themselves and explore their potential. I strive to connect with each student by tailoring my approach to their unique learning styles, ensuring that they not only understand the material...

Hi! My name is Katie. I'm a current student at St. Olaf College pursuing a double major in Psychology and Theater and a concentration in education. I have been an assistant in my Intro to Theater courses for two years. I'm also a mentor for our schools TRIO ETS group. I have experience working with students from preschool to college-age and enjoy every bit of it. Whether they are reading out loud or working on essays.

...tutoring experience, I have a passion for teaching elementary school English and math, as well as middle school reading and writing. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a love for reading, using engaging materials that resonate with my students' interests. I believe that when students connect with a story, their curiosity and creativity flourish. I strive to create a supportive learning environment through interactive tools and fun assessments that help build confidence and deepen understanding....

...Psychology professor, I designed and completed a minor in Pediatric Behavioral Medicine. After graduation, I worked at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Volunteer Support Coordinator. A short time time later, after my summer wedding, I left in order to pursue graduate studies. I received a Master of Science in Child Development with a Specialization in Infancy from Erikson Institute. While working on my M.A., I volunteered as an after school tutor for Brain Boosters....

...all levels, Spanish, algebra, statistics, finance, accounting, standardized test preparation, and AP courses such as World History, U.S. History, Literature, and Language. I am currently pursuing a degree in Finance at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and will be working in investment banking after graduation. This background has strengthened my analytical thinking and communication skills, which I bring into every tutoring session. Tutoring is especially rewarding because I enjoy helping students overcome frustration and...