Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Aurora, IL

...for over ten years in K-12 grade math and ELA. My passion is bringing clarity to a student's thought process. Identifying their strengths and weaknesses to bring balance to their approach is a goal that I strive to achieve with my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, yoga and walking.

...three years of tutoring under my belt; I tutored high school students as a National Honors Society member and prepared juniors to take the SAT. I can assist students in algebra, reading comprehension, environmental science, improving writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I...

...and abilities. Subject areas that I am particularly suited to teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by...

...and math skills, as well as their self-confidence. I love tutoring students in English and Math and I reserve a special spot in my heart for History, including preparation for AP tests. My teaching philosophy is one that focuses on understanding and perceiving the individual needs of a student and understanding how to reach them...

...students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar. I also have intermediate-level French proficiency. I can help tutor students with...

...the pre-health track. I am very interested in entrepreneurship as I co-founded a mobile application and web development company in high school and currently serve as the CFO and HR Manager there. Over the past year, I have tutored approximately 15 students in calculus, chemistry, biology, the ACT, and the SAT for over 200 hours...

...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 each student that I help so that they do not feel as though school is hard and help them be motivated and encouraged.... My teaching philosophy is to make sure that every student understands the need for every bit of information they are learning. By knowing...

I teach Spanish and ESL at a secondary level, as I am passionate about the second language acquisition. I aim to teach toward each student's individual needs to ensure that they have an engaging and positive experience. ... The best strategy is to get to know a student and their interests, and then base a lesson off of those. For example, if a student loves basketball, I will use a lot examples involving basketball and their...

...down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because...

...at Kumon. I tutored students during the summer and the holidays. By doing this, I received a passion for teaching. Currently, I am receiving my BA in Secondary Education for Teaching of History. Through this, I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to help them engage in...

...graduate of Goshen College--a liberal arts college in northern Indiana--where I studied English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor...

...bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn and understand subjects ranging from...

...to work with kids to expand their knowledge and love of learning. I found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive...

...with a BA in Statistics. I completed 2 actuarial exams and worked in the field for 3 years before deciding to pursue a career as an actor. My diverse background allows me to think both critically and creatively and I believe this to be my biggest strength. I am friendly and punctual and I sincerely...

...a task that may have seemed like a challenge. I spent many years working as a sports camp counselor for elementary and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring. I always ensure I stay motivated,...

...introducing students to a novel and showing them how much they can learn from it. I have also spent my last three summers tutoring for a company that specializes in building decoding and comprehension skills for struggling students. Working with this company allowed me to teach kids from kindergarten through high school. Before teaching I...

I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...

...of humanities and language arts subjects, I am most passionate about teaching English and reading comprehension. I believe students' advancements in these subjects positively impact all other academic areas. Every student can build confidence in reading and writing, and have fun doing it. I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring...

...arts, Word and Excel. I enjoy language arts because that was my major. I love to craft succinct yet descriptive writing pieces, and help students understand how important grammar is. Word is the perfect companion to language arts, because I can show students how much help Word provides. And I enjoy Excel because it is...

...years. I was a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at the high school level. As an experienced educator, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my expertise and...