Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Midlothian, IL

...those tests are individuals. How can you expect a student to do well on a standardized test when that student feels like they're "no good" at that subject, and no one has shown them otherwise? And the number of hard-working parents who know what their children are capable of find themselves having the same converstion...

...Champaign-Urbana ( a few years ago) having studied Political Science and Biology. What else? I am the proud mom of two magnificent kids with learning disabilities. I also write slightly less informative reviews on Yelp, as a style decision. I am a music enthusiast, run most days ( my HS track coach would be quite...

...Criminal Psychology. I have experienced first hand how important it is to be well prepared in academia. From receiving tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here...

...Midwestern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and decided to discontinue for personal reasons. I then worked as a sports medicine professional for two years across the Chicagoland area. I wanted to pursue higher levels of learning, and made the decision to go back to school, and am now in nursing school. I graduate in...

...I am particularly understanding and helpful to students with learning difficulties such as ADHD and those struggling in the math and sciences. I emphasize study skills, organization and time management. I welcome questions and am extremely patient with repeated questioning and empathetic with those who hate or are forced to learn. Likewise, I am very...

...of Women Engineers' outreach committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that...

...to develop ways to meet the student where he/she is and help fill in gaps and be successful with the material. Currently I am certified to teach Math and Science grades 5-8, Special Education grades Pk-12, and Gifted grades Pk-12. I am offering tutoring in the subjects of Math and Science. I work with students...

...lunch duty faithfully. The year 2025 is becoming much brighter for my six year old daughter and I! I will be starting online classes with cybersecurity, focusing on Sports broadcasting and this Summer going back my Masters as an Occupational Therapist. My daughter is chapter reading currently. I am most passionate about English, Reading, and...

...also worked as the school principal for 16 years. I have taught all of the grades from preschool through grade eight. I also provided literacy themed professional development with teachers with Concordia University. I am currently teaching literacy classes at Depaul University. I believe learning about a child, and their skills, is key to creating...

I am a first year medical student and have a diverse background in the sciences. My degrees include: BS Biology, MS Anatomy, and MA Biomedical Sciences. Through these degrees,...

...together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.

...the absurdist, humorist, surrealist and fantastic traditions. As an educator I have worked with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the college level. And I've homeschooled an 8 year old in the subjects of science, history, sorcery,...

...of a high school newspaper and a peer writing coach, I enjoy tutoring in reading and English; however my passions truly lie in the realm of civics and government (ask me about my current position working in a governor's office!). I love talking through big ideas and unique perspectives. I am a word nerd who...

...linguistics. To have effective learning, it is imperative to have a good foundation of structure, lesson plans, and engaging learning activities to have the student become comfortable with real-life communication and comprehension. I use curative, teaching certified lesson plans, including all the parts of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. My students and I...

...degree in Biology, I taught several college level laboratory courses including "Bio 101", "Biological Diversity", "Botany", "Economic Botany", and "Ecology & Conservation of Plants". I have also worked as an Environmental Educator teaching ages 4-10 about science, nature, and other related topics. I love to teach and to help students to understand concepts as well...

...is math. I taught 6th grade math for 21 years and 8th grade math for 6 years. The last three years of my teaching career I was a part-time math interventionist and an Online Math instructor, utilizing the Edgenuity Online program. I believe all students can learn. It is the responsibility of the instructor to...

...pursuing a Masters degree in Neuroscience, where I hope to further my academic career while contributing to the advancement of the biomedical sciences and healthcare in our world. During my undergrad, I participated in several service trips to the Middle East, where I tutored students in a school serving refugees and underprivileged families from a...

...all elementary subjects, and my favorite subjects to tutor are reading and social studies. After graduating, I worked as a tutor in a third grade classroom for a year, helping those students who were struggling with their schoolwork. I have a passion for learning and helping students learn and grow. Outside of the classroom, I...

Academics and academia are my passions and it is a goal of mine to extend this passion to as many people as possible.

...others is what brought me to Varsity Tutors. Through my major, I learned how to talk to students, how to teach, how to manage time, as well as how to be part of a major support system for each child. As a tutor for this program, I hope to utilize all of the above for...