Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving South Elgin, IL

...am pursuing a doctorate degree and hold a TESOL certification recognized by the American Council on Education. In the classroom, I have helped students earn their English proficiency certifications while also strengthening their cross-cultural communication skills through cultural awareness and understanding. Building on both research and professional experience, I find it deeply rewarding to support...

...to formulate written answers, essays and papers that emphasize what the student knows and minimizes what the student doesn't know or isn't relevant to the subject at hand. I also facilitate a student's meaningful absorption of the material in the following ways: verbal expression of both the student's and my own thought processes, repetition of...

...therefore, is student-centered. For over two years, I have worked with children as a volunteer for Sarah's Inn, a nonprofit organization that serves families affected by domestic violence. I have also been a tutor for 826CHI, which is a creative writing after-school program for Chicago youths. During high school, I also volunteered for over a...

...tutor English reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and soft skills tailoring each session to the student's pace, goals, and learning style. My approach is calm, encouraging, and focused on real understanding, not just textbook answers. Outside tutoring, I find joy in singing; it keeps my sessions creative, energetic, and human. Progress, not pressure, is always the...

...test-prep tutor, particular for the ACT and various AP tests. I believe these tests have large implications upon determining one's aptitude for success in college, and, thus, I believe that their importance should not be undermined. Personally, I have also participated as a student in ACT-prep classes to become better educated on useful test-taking strategies...

...working with students in all subjects, I love teaching all forms of writing, literature, history, English, and art. I have found that these passions smoothly translate to their corresponding sections on standardized tests (specifically the ACT and GRE). Growing up with parents as teachers I learned early on the importance of the work that takes...

...advised students in Math (Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus), English, and Social Studies (AP Macro/Microeconomics, AP US/European History, AP US Government). In college, I tutored classmates in courses covering Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. I am open to working with students and parents in designing instruction that works for them-- whether that be on an...

...facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science...

...name is Evan and I am a graduate of Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle...

...finally explains it to me in a way that clicks. I want to help others experience that feeling. I am most interested in teaching reading and writing because I have noticed people often feel very overwhelmed by them at first but, with the right tools, they can be very manageable. I can also tutor in...

...my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has...

...geometry, and trigonometry, and have experience working with students who have fear and/or low self-confidence in math. During college, in addition to completing a math minor, I tutored undergraduate and graduate students in statistics. I've also worked as a college instructor, and am familiar with learning processes. If needed, I can provide a reference from...

...of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to those wonderful...

...design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good book or hear any recommendations you might have! As a...

...experience in the classroom. Teaching is more than a job for me; it's a passion and a purpose. I believe every student has unique strengths, and I work to create a supportive environment where those strengths can flourish. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and a deep commitment to helping each student reach their...

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!

...tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any way. Together we can tackle subjects and begin developing ways to understand and retain materials.

...am also a published fiction writer. My short stories have appeared in various literary journals. I am currently working on a novel. I have thirteen years of experience teaching in independent schools (Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Elgin Academy, and the Latin School of Chicago). I have traveled with high school students to many destinations both...

...political theory, literature, and other social sciences. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and the Social Sciences. I currently teach Algebra II, but have great depth of experience in all mathematical subjects and test prep. I am a firm proponent of education, as I believe it is...

...am happy to be a tutor through Varsity Tutors! I have always been in accelerated, honors, and AP classes and am currently in the Honors Program at Marquette University. I am working towards a BA in Anthropology, with interests in social justice and welfare, as well as political science. I have tutored cousins, siblings, and...