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

...certified teacher through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity...

...math, but I soon began to tutor her in her science classes, especially helping her study, math, English, and French. I was able to help he raise her average grade from a C to a B+. I also have a younger sister, so while I wasn't her "tutor," I helped with a lot of math...

...have extensive experience working with children in multiple settings. I am passionate about teaching, and hope I will be able to assist you in overcoming any academic struggles. I am a psychology major, and one day hope to specialize in developmental psychology. Outside of class, I enjoy singing and participating in theater. I also do...

...and provide the skills and tools they need to get them where they need to go. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am deeply passionate about writing in all subjects and helping students in English, Humanities, Philosophy, and the Social Sciences. I am also able to help with test preparations. I also...

I am a graduate student in English with years of experience in the humanities; these experiences encompass both the professional and academic. Particular emphases in literature, reading comprehension, writing (professional, academic, creative), and grammar.

...particularly well versed in SAT and ACT test preparation. From my experience, there is no such thing as being smart; I firmly believe that any student can excel in their academic pursuits, and I am incredibly motivated to help my clients achieve their highest potential. As a young adult and student myself, I remember and...

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...a love of education and knowledge. In addition to teaching I enjoy being a student as well. Currently, I am trying to learn both French and Spanish and every month I try to read a book about a completely new subject. On my free time - oh wait I have no free time (LOL). That's...

...in which people learn. I have also developed my own abilities to inspire enthusiasm, build confidence, and help students grow as independent thinkers. Outside of tutoring, I am a student at the University of Chicago majoring in mathematics & comparative human development. I sing in an acapella group, play violin, and on weekends I love...

...tutors, which means I can not only help with the material on standardized tests (SAT, AP exams, etc.), but can also provide all of my own study techniques and up-to-date insights. In my free time, I play for UChicago's Division I Ultimate Frisbee team, and work in a neurobiology lab taking care of fifty octopuses.

...tutoring, I have also worked as a Counselor in Training at my community's summer camp, babysat and nannied, and have vast experience volunteering at my local elementary as well as middle schools. Being fresh out of high school, I understand and have accurate knowledge of the current curriculum. Additionally, having gone through it less than...

I believe education is never ending. Learners will respond best to learning via the modality that suits them the best and in an environment that empowers them to enhance thier own learning about academics and life skills. I will try to accommodate each students learning style and ability so they will achieve greater understanding and...

...I chose to become an elementary school teacher. I am currently student teaching in a Kindergarten classroom in a Chicago Public School. I am familiar with ways to help students learn through whole group, small group, and one on one instruction. I am currently teaching reading, writing, math, and social sciences in this classroom. I...

...start good habits, and it's amazing how simple and rewarding it is to approach one's studies in the right way. For my part, I like to keep things light but productive; I find that students learn the best when they're having fun and when their studies highlight the aspects of the work that they're interested...

...ability to understand, paraphrase, and communicate complicated concepts to the public. Combined with my personal experience in coaching youth volleyball and serving as an interpreter for the US Forest Service last year, I have found I'm able to explain ideas well to people regardless of their background knowledge on any given topic. I'm looking forward...

...college students. For the past 14 years I have been an educator of students K-12 in various subjects and working with students with diverse needs. I have an extensive background in Language Arts, Civics and other Social Sciences, Math as well as all things related to College Prep, application, and enrollment. In addition I have...

I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities, especially in ESL, English literature, and German. I currently work at Kaplan International Languages where I teach all ESL skills, in addition to pronunciation, essay composition, American culture, and TOEFL.

...your Varsity Tutors, we both can engage in bidirectional learning where I learn as much as you do. With my special interest in the subjects of English (Language/ESL/lexical content, grammar content) Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Essay Conducting, and Spanish fluency (speaking, writing, reading & grammar content) experience, and your enthusiasm to strengthen your education we both...

...unique individual. I was hand picked to be on the Black Women's Diversity Panel at my highschool, as well as the Student Advisory Council due to my ability to stand up and educate those who do not have my experience. This has taught me to take action and invoke change to better whatever I can...

...on their own. I know I have done that well when the student no longer needs me. I also like to show students how to have fun while learning because that's what makes the concepts really stick! Outside of academia, I enjoy hiking, running, playing tennis, and hanging out with my squad.