Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Skokie, IL

...current graduate student at the University of Chicago receiving a dual masters in Global Social development and Social Service Administration. Much of my career has been dedicated to working for nonprofits, including many tutoring positions and curriculum design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and...

...Library Technician at Miami University, I worked closely with students, helping them fine-tune their research methods and to navigate complex computer programs. I enjoy breaking down daunting tasks and intimidating concepts to simpler steps, and discussing the underlying logic of this problem-solving process. In this manner, I work with students to develop strong writing skills, and helping them confidently approach the Verbal and Essay components of the GRE. I also have a pedagogic predilection for...

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.... I help students stay motivated by focusing on the...

...years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature in a "No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and interesting. In college, I was a part time tutor for our university's tutoring center, tutoring other college students and helping them with their language and writing skills. I have also participated in various after-school tutoring programs and standardized-test tutoring programs. Education is important to me, and...

...it, I can help encourage others to advance to new levels. Having a disability is just like having a different kind of motivational spark. I have a teaching style that empowers individuals to learn concepts that can be applied to similar problems. I recognize diversity and understand some students are visual, kinesthetic, and/or audio learners. I can connect students to the material by explaining the areas with the most confusion with significant patience. I have...

...Tennessee State University. My research focused on Ice Age mammoth dynamics and paleobiological patterns. After my Master's I worked with the National Park Service in Alaska backpacking across remote national parks including Katmai, Bering Land Bridge, and Kobuk Valley completing field work and reports for the park service. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and am most passionate about natural sciences, math, and ArcGIS. I've always enjoyed prepping for standardized tests (ACT, GRE) and...

...achieve excellent grades in math by focusing on what really matters: building confidence and a clear understanding of concepts. My teaching style is simple I make sure students fully understand the basics, then guide them step by step to solve problems on their own. I encourage lots of practice and always take time to clear doubts, so that no student feels left behind. Math doesn't have to be scary with the right approach, it becomes...

...Christopher Vu and I am a recent College Graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently on a Gap Year and have been accepted into UIC's Medical School which I will attend next year. Overall, I've taken a total of 14 AP classes and achieved a 35 and 1570 on the ACT and SAT respectively. Furthermore, I have earned the title of National Merit Finalist by scoring well on the PSAT. I...

...physics, and it is just about my favorite thing to teach. I have performed academic research in the field of nuclear astrophysics and this work has taken me to many laboratories around the world, including some in Japan, Canada, and the UK. But my interests do not stop at physics. I am well educated in the fields of mathematics, computer science, astronomy, music, and test prep. I scored well on both the SAT's and the...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Chicago with a BA in English and a MA in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to our tutoring sessions!

...I've also worked at Kumon Math and Reading Learning Center for several years and volunteered at an after-school homework program at a church near my university. Though I enjoy seeing and helping all concepts click in students' minds, my favorite subject to tutor is definitely math. Math was something I was not necessarily good at as a young child, but through endless practice and lessons from the best "free" tutor, my mom, I was able...

...with tutoring, I can help students by providing challenging practice problems, way to remember formulas, and other strategies to improve their test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science to life. In my free time, I love playing my viola, having...

...I have specialized in test prep for GRE and GMAT since 2016. Previously, I taught in middle and high school classrooms in the subject areas of Math, Physics, and Social Studies. What I love most about tutoring is building confidence and reducing anxiety through concept mastery. Your personality, goals, strengths, and needs determine the scope, pace, style, and materials for our work together. I'm a life-long learner who loves to read for personal and professional...

...tutoring when I first started working in my college math tutor room. Seeing someones understanding improve from our interaction was a great experience. I also liked the mental challenge and found out tutoring sharpened my mind. Since then I've looked for opportunities to tutor and have been tutoring college physics both as a TA and on the side. I'm currently working on my PhD in physics and already have a master's. I prefer interactive tutoring...

...where I focused on international conflict resolution research. Over the years, my teaching experience has spanned various subject matters and students. I peer tutored during my high school and college days. I virtually tutored business education courses to school-aged entrepreneurs from forty different countries. I taught advanced English speaking and grammar courses to Syrian Refugees in Istanbul. I have led executive education classes for decision-makers in Armenia. Due to my educational background and professional experiences,...

...of Nova Southeastern University where I graduated from with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Since graduation, I have been applying to medical school. I have extensive experience tutoring English, Writing, ESL, Biology, Biochemistry, and Psychology. I believe that education should empower students to explore their passions and critical thinking skills, fostering a lifelong love for learning. My approach emphasizes interactive and personalized learning experiences, enabling each student to achieve their fullest potential.

...and I am a graduate of Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If...

...clients in around the world with an emphasis on written communication and essay writing for continued education, work cover letters, and beyond. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Languages, STEM, and History. I have full spectrum experience, from helping neurodivergent and struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests or keep up with classroom instruction all the way through to enrichment focused instruction for students looking to graduate early, test...

...second-year medical student at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University in 2019 with a B.S in Biochemistry and a Minor in Biology. I have had a lot of tutoring experience and teaching experience as a Supplemental Instruction leader in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as Biology. My main tutoring focuses are for the MCAT, which I studied and took in 2018. I also...

...the basic sciences in college, I have managed to gain an even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a strong knowledge foundation, but an ability to listen to the tutee and convey that information in a way that makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for...