Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving River Forest, IL

...engaging with your student a few times, I will have troubleshot their academic weaknesses. As we continue, with every issue they have, I will be able to help them because I know where they struggle. I am fun and I will make sure that every tutoring session we have will leave your student prepared for...

...taught courses on Latino literature, history, and culture. I believe that education, and knowledge broadly, allows us to expand our understanding of the world in hopes of creating a better tomorrow. I work toward empowering my students, giving them the necessary tools to elevate their work, particularly their writing and analytical skills.

...my time as an undergraduate, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children in underprivileged communities in my local city for a nonprofit Chicago Hopes for Kids program and also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Biological Sciences and History. I see...

...thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan on using similar methods to help other students. I know that traditional educational methods are not the best...

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!

...them confidently approach the Verbal and Essay components of the GRE. I also have a pedagogic predilection for GRE vocabulary, playing with mnemonics and even encouraging doodling to remember the tougher words. Beyond my academic and tutoring interests, I am a freelance illustrator with a lifelong passion for illustration, comics, and the graphic novel. I...

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...ADHD, and other significant learning and cognitive disabilities. I pride myself in providing the absolute best learning experience for every student I work with, and I'm excited about the chance to make that same impact on kids beyond my classroom. As a specialized educator, I excel in direct one-on-one instruction and I'm confident I can...

...they provide insights into human behavior and the brain's intricate workings, which are crucial for understanding and improving learning processes. My favorite subjects to tutor are those that delve into these areas, as I find it immensely rewarding to see students grasp complex concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios. My teaching philosophy is rooted...

...love of helping others is what brought me to Varsity Tutors. Through my major, I learned how to talk to students, how to teach, how to manage time, 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...

...I have worked with kids from pre-K to 8th grade. Throughout my experience, I learned that I really enjoyed work with older kids. I liked the fact that I wasn't just teaching them how to do things. I was also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the...

...language skills, I would love to help students in the areas of organization and standardized testing skills. I scored highly on the ACT and am in the process of studying for the MCAT, so I have developed very effective strategies for standardized testing as well as organization. These skills important for students to succeed in...

...to relate to my students and make learning fun. I don't think people learn when they're intimidated or bored, so finding ways to connect and make the materials interesting are important steps in my process. I encourage questions and creativity. Every student learns differently, and I make sure I find those differences to come up...

...expectations and instruction tailored to their needs, learning styles, and personalities, students WILL make progress. One size truly does not fit all when it comes to learning! My hourly rates are based on my experience, education, and approach to tutoring. I have a commitment to the student. As their advocate, I will challenge them while also...

Since graduating from the College of William and Mary, I have worked as a professional tutor, delivering high-dosage academic remediation to at-risk high school students enrolled in the Chicago Public School system. In conjunction with teaching, I am...... As an education professional, it is my duty to boost student achievement by meeting individuals wherever they are in the learning process with whatever tools and support they need to succeed. I firmly believe that every student is...

...for 25 years. I honor my father who was an over-the-road truck driver and was illiterate (I never told him I knew). He taught me that the world is flat; no one is above or below another. Know no stranger and give freely without condition. I carried these early teachings into adulthood and practice them...

...students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with people from many cultural and racial backgrounds, I believe I can connect with a wide variety of learners, motivating them to become the best they can possibly be.

With 2 decades of work in education via nonprofits and charter schools, Chicago native Terrence Robinson is committed to equipping students far and wide with the tools to succeed in education and empowering them to better students.

...Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each...

...Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives when they finally understand a concept that has alluded them is powerful enough to positively impact them in all arenas of their life, not just in school. Confidence in your own ability is a powerful...