Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Maywood, IL

...it took me awhile to get to this point in my life. In 1999, I received my B.A. in History from Loyola University Chicago and in 2002, I received my M.A. in Public History from the same school. I then went on to earn my Ph.D. in American History from Northern Illinois University in 2011....

...of tutoring experience in various subject areas ranging from standardized testing to common core math to violin performance. During my high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP tests). I attribute my success to the specific strategies that I formulated and applied during...

...be a chore. I believe that, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, any problem can be overcome. I believe that learning how to problem-solve and how to think through your problems is more important than the rote memorization of facts. And I believe that tenacious, hardworking students make successful adults. I would...

...startup incubator that focuses on the development of companies in the creative industries. I’m passionate about music, film, comedy and writing. Firm believer that your passions directly inform how you learn and communicate. I am excited to help you find your voice and would love to be of assistance in any way I can.... To quote my favorite green Jedi, "Do or do not. There is no try." Point being, the best way to acquire skills/knowledge...

...currently enrolled in grad school physics courses and intend on start my PhD in physics this fall. I am a person who's passionate about learning, and loves to help facilitate learning in others. There's nothing that brings me greater pleasure than taking difficult concepts, and breaking them down into simple, easy to digest parts.

Hi! My name is Jayla! My mission is to help students like yourself achieve academic success. I look forward to our session!

...believe it is key that students are able to communicate with native speakers of French. I think many people feel as though their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use of the foreign language in the classroom only, which ignores the large world...

...University of Chicago graduate who specializes in tutoring in the Humanities. I am dedicated to studying the humanities because I have realized that it is such a wonderful and endearing way to connect and learn more about the people who are around you. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I hope...

...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...

...it given our personal contexts allows us to enter into new, exciting spaces where we can really, tangibly, impact our culture. Guiding this process is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University and look to continue tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm...

...is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning activities within my sessions that is specifically tailored...

...in Neuroscience. I am on the premedical track and apart of the Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions Medicine program at UIC. I am well versed in ACT prep tutoring as well as all subjects ranging from junior high to AP courses in high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success and love working...

...in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!

...double-major in Neuroscience and Spanish and double minors in Business and English. I have tutored since high school and have experience tutoring middle school and high school, as well as college-aged students. My teaching philosophy is tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student so that each tutoring session and overall experience is...

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with my course of study, and English because of my personal love...

...all the points together for an interesting, compelling and enjoyable experience for the reader . I offer many styles of writing such as expository, persuasive, technical, analysis, research, comparative, creative, essay, thesis , and more. I teach from elementary to the graduate school level. For those at the collegiate or graduate level, we may go...

...in forensics. I work at an in-patient residential treatment facility so, I am familiar with different types of therapies, ethic codes, and HIPPA laws. I look forward to being able to help as many students as I can! I am not able to travel at this time, but I am open to tutoring at my...

...sophomore in UIC's GPPA Medical Scholars program. I am majoring in math and am dedicated to helping others get the valuable education they deserve. I love meeting new people and am excited to start tutoring some of my favorite subjects through Varsity Tutors and help my students achieve their academic and personal goals.

...to make tutoring a fun experience that will engage them and ensure that whatever knowledge they gain will stick in their minds. I create personalized plans based on each student's learning style, and make sure that they are interested and invested in their own education. My experience with tutoring various different age groups, from elementary...