Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...2025. As an educator, I strive to make learning fun, incorporate mindfulness, and encourage students to be the best version of themselves. My friends would describe me as empathetic, determined, and dependable. I am a firm believer that teachers learn from students as much as students learn from teachers. No one ever stops learning.

...anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with one or more diagnostic tests and then create a plan for the remainder of our time together. It's always my goal to make the...

...as a holistic experience. I love my content area and care deeply about it. However, I care more about my students. This means that I strive to help my students in ways besides simply understanding the content. I want my students to be better learners, problem solvers and citizens when they leave my classroom. I...

...I feel these subjects are the foundation for education. Since retiring from my classroom in 2011, I have been substituting in different districts in St. Louis until March of 2020. My teaching philosophy is that all children can learn and are teachable. My tutoring style is to be very observable and allow the students to...

...am in graduate school through Northeastern University, working toward my Master of Science in Marine Biology. I have always sought after opportunities to tutor others, whether they be my peers or younger students, as it is something I truly enjoy. I am most passionate about tutoring science subjects, specifically Biology, Chemistry and Ecology, and I...

...material to make it more easily understood, rather than trying to change the student's learning style. _______________________________________________ "THERE ARE FEW THINGS THAT ARE MORE FRUSTRATING THAN TRYING TO FORCE A ROUND PEG THROUGH A SQUARE HOLE." _______________________________________________ By taking the time to get to the the student, we can learn how a student sees their...

...the one consistent support that my classmates had was their teachers. U-City's teachers were always there as academic guides, but they often served as parental figures and life coaches when they needed to be. They recognized that, as teachers of underprivileged students at an underfunded school, they would have to step up and be the...

...that I wanted to able to work with them on a more individual level. That's why I'm so excited to be tutoring with Varsity Tutors! Tutoring means that I get to spend focused time with one student -- I get to identify his or her specific strengths, needs and goals. It is an opportunity to...

...my 6th year of teaching and have taught Special Education the whole time. I am passionate about helping students who struggle with school because I believe that every child has the potential to be successful in life. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I am so glad that I am living my...

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...gratifying to see students succeed and see the aha moment when they get challenging concepts during teaching sessions. It's like meditation, it energizes you to take on other challenging subjects both for teachers and students. We grow together! I am so happy you are here! I hope to be resourceful and provide timely help needed...

...with minors in chemistry and studio art. I am currently going to school to earn my certification as a secondary biology teacher. I have tutoring experience in biology, chemistry, some math subjects, as well as standardized testing experience. My art background is mostly in realistic pieces, drawing, and painting. I look forward to working with...

...little girl. I graduated for the University of South Carolina with a degree in Biology in 2013. I graduated with my Masters in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2017. I am able to help to help in many areas, including but not limited to biology, nursing, and anatomy/phys. I look forward to seeing how I...

...her with subjects like algebra, biology, etc. all up until her current year in High school. I also started getting more formal with tutoring when I would lead group tutoring sessions for my fellow students in classes we were struggling in, like Gen. Chem. and anatomy. The thing that has motivated me the most that...

...Pep Band, BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society), Relay for Life, and Campus Kitchen to name a few. I also worked as a camp counselor for one of the summer programs SLU offered for potential prospects for the Engineering and Aviation program. My senior year, I was the project facilitator for a device, of my own design,...

Mathematics was always my favorite class at school. I have always been passionate about solving problems. I studied finance in Grad school and working towards my CFA. I am a mother of two beautiful children. I am also yoga instructor.

...and physics (Newtonian, Quantum, and Electricity/Magnetism). I believe that to become familiar with a subject, one must practice it and do so often. It is also often helpful to do as much background research as necessary in order to fundamentally understand the topic. Lastly, it is important to note past mistakes and learn from them.

...hear to what they see when they read and write. I believe in building upon what students already know, imparting confidence so they can see themselves as learners, and fundamentally, that all children can achieve success. I enjoy reading in my free time and try to instill a love of books in my students. Some...

Hello! I am a licensed teacher with years of tutoring experience as well! I have a Masters Degree in Reading so I am able to teach a range of subjects. I also have an endorsement in Math, Social Studies and Special Education.

...time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope to help other students realize that ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, it gives us an edge! I believe any student can master any subject as long as they have the right instructor. My favorite subjects...