Certified Tutors From Northern Illinois University

Part-time professor of German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and...

...to write complex and technical arguments clearly. As a TA, I worked one-on-one with many students helping each improve their essay assignments and their writing skills in general. With my training, I can help make your writing clear, persuasive, and yet still interesting to read. Though I can help improve any form of writing, argumentative/thesis...

...the student can understand. I'm your cheerleader and it brings me great joy when you pass your exam or simply catch onto a concept. It is very rewarding to me when my students learn a new skill, applies, and/or passes their exam. I don't believe there is one way to tutor/teach everyone. Ideally, I like...

...bachelor's degrees (Biology and Journalism) from Northern Illinois University. 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...

...teacher is to unlock that potential and help my students become confident and independent readers and writers. My approach is grounded in the Orton Gillingham method, which is a structured, multisensory, and sequential approach to teaching reading and writing. I believe that this approach is highly effective because it is tailored to the individual needs...

...teach Biology at Fayetteville Technical Community College in North Carolina. During my 7 years here, I have taught Anatomy & Physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, organismal biology and general biology. My approach as a tutor is: 1. To identify and tackle the topics where students need the most understanding. 2. To help build students skill set and...

...because it helped me to have a much better understanding of the human body as well as the social aspects of nursing. From there I went on to become a nurse educator, teaching students as well as my peers. I found this to be very fulfilling and rewarding. I was not only helping my students...

...many review/learning sessions for college entrance exams. Currently my role is to teach professionals statistics as a part of continually improving processes in chemical manufacturing. It is fun for me to meet people where they are and help them find the best path for them to achieve what they are striving toward.

...Education. I have worked as an Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for the past several years. My daily classes involve working with struggling readers as well as preparing students for the reading portion of the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. I also have extensive experience teaching students how to read text for information (non-fiction) and take effective...

...ESL classes to adults in the evenings. I am passionate about teaching, and now that I support teachers and the curriculum in my district, I miss working and interacting with students. I love to read and I am always keeping up with the latest research on reading development and other topics related to education.

...prepared to show the skills I possess within this helping profession. Tutoring speaks strongly to me as it reflects my commitment to helping students reach their fullest potential. I am currently enrolled at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology to pursue a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I have gained experience in supporting student's academic needs and...

I am a second-year student at Northern Illinois University, I am striving for a major in Math Education and a minor in Spanish. I hope to one day be a high school math teacher and one day become a college professor. I am a strong communicator, very diligent, and very organized.

...I get to know my students and develop lessons and materials that support them and their different needs. This past year with Varsity Tutors I worked with several students that were taking AP Biology. We worked on a schedule to prepare for the exam as well as keeping up with the in class work. I...

...create this type of education environment where they are motivated to learn something new every day. Students control their decision-making. However, motivating them to make the decisions that benefit them academically is the key to successful education. I want to motivate them to attack any challenging situation with confidence and a strategic plan. Problem solving...

...sound design. My educational journey includes an MA in Recording Arts and Sciences from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in Recording Arts and Psychology from Northern Illinois University. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with students in various capacities, from assisting in live sessions and sound engineering for concerts to leading...

...orchestra classroom for one semester, before I switched my major to psychology in my third year. From then until graduation, I took classes in all areas of psychology as well as participated in four research projects. While I am most passionate about psychology (and tutoring it), I also tutor Spanish. I took Spanish classes from...

...the 2019 Jack Stone Award for New Music with her winning piece "Downright Up and Left" performed by Line Upon Line Percussion Ensemble. Her works have been performed by Platypus Ensemble, Seattle Modern Orchestra, University of Washington Symphonic Band, and the University of Washington Modern Music Ensemble. Additionally, she performed percussion with Inverted Space in...

...of my early undergraduate education. I hope to create an environment where a student is able to ask questions and get alternate explanations until they are confident in the subject material. I have been a leader for the City of Eugene Dept. of Recreation in both their BEST after school program, providing enrichment and engagement...

...throughout numerous districts in Illinois. In addition, I have been a tutor for Sylvan Learning Center, with a strong focus on phonics, writing, reading, and comprehension, While I am an experienced classroom teacher and tutor in K-5 subjects, I am most passionate about writing, reading, and art! I believe student success is achieved with a...

...various sustainability projects. My academic background in physical sciences- such as physics, calculus, chemistry, and biology- complements my work in ecology, human sciences, and economics, providing me with a well-rounded perspective on environmental challenges. This interdisciplinary foundation has enabled me to collaborate across multiple disciplines and grade levels. I have the most experience tutoring middle...