Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Smith Park, IL

...both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my clarinet, reading, listening to...

...ethic, diligence, flexibility and critical thinking skills to help me succeed in legal writing and in the courtroom. However, I have also used these skills successfully in the classroom, and when I have tutored students individually and in a classroom setting in the past. I will always advocate for the potential inside each client, and...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a problem. My education has provided me with expertise in the biological sciences, medicine, math, statistics, english, writing, and test preparation, among other subjects. I...

...feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself to play violin. I also dabble in photography, specifically landscapes. I don't...

...that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students. Now that I am no longer a student, I wish to contribute to the coming generation by passing along some of my...

...of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been a passion of mine,...

...My teaching philosophy? I believe that learning is a bridge between the student and the world at large. In school, a lot of stress is put on learning the structure of the material; memorizing rules and then drilling the concepts. While that may work for some, I've found that the most engaging - and fun!...

...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 in the belief that every student has the potential to excel given the right support and resources. I adopt a personalized approach, tailoring my teaching methods...

...learning, and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching "to the student," and...

...project as well. I love learning and expressing myself creatively because it forces me to look at things in a new way and create something that simply wasn't there before. I also like to build creativity in the classroom (or tutoring session) since creative thinking is the root of good problem solving skills. I love...

...the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I've worked as tutor for several years across a range of subjects, with my experience and set of skills I feel that I would make a great asset to your...

...important to keep in mind that each student comes to class with their own history, perspective, and understanding of the material. For class activities, I look to find activities and discussions that will engage them and help them synthesize the material in ways rather than just straight memory but to fully understand the concepts and...

I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...

...lectured at many places across the world, including in London, Oxford, Paris, and New York. I especially love to teach students how to read narrative fiction, the way that novels and short stories can teach us new and exciting things about the world. A specialist on writers such as Herman Melville, I love the opportunity...

...went into education to pass my sheer love of reading and writing along to students and to show them there is joy to be found in those too-often tedious subjects. I believe that education is the root of everything, and the ability to access a quality education that meets students' individual needs is key to...

I am a certified high school math teacher who is looking for summer tutoring opportunities. I have experience teaching and tutoring math through the elementary- high school level, and I especially enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students.

...I complete my undergrad at Loyola University with a major in Neuroscience. I'm looking forward to helping as many students as I can during my time with Varsity Tutors! I aim to help other students just like me in areas that they struggle with since tutoring has helped me out so much in my educational career

Hello! I am a recent college graduate with a passion for teaching students and ensuring that everyone I interact with enters their classroom or test with confidence and knowing that they have an understanding of what they are studying and an ability to achieve greatness!

I am a senior undergraduate student studying Psychology and Sociology at Loyola University. In the future, I would like to pursue a doctorate degree to treat different mental illnesses as it is my sincere desire to...