Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Waukegan, IL

I find teaching and tutoring to be incredibly rewarding. Seeing somebody else understand a concept through my framing of that concept is the highest form of communication for which I strive. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and students everywhere.

...necessary for a good quality of life, and my goal as a tutor is to help my students understand the materials necessary to make them functional and happy to indulge in learning. I approach teaching in an inquisitive style, asking questions of students and breaking larger problems down into smaller sections. It is important that...

...Mental Health, Literature, writing skills and college/career advising. I believe in helping students identify their strengths and to empower anyone I work with to recognize what they're already doing right in their academic journey so that we can better identify new areas to work on. In my free time, I enjoy theater, my SPENGA workout...

...taught Middle School division age kids (6th-8th). While I've worked in all subject fields (and a lot of Math!), my greatest passion is English and Literature. I love reading, it's probably what I spend the most time doing. I also love writing; be it fictional composition, analytical non-fiction based on books or academic essays, or...

...my aerial dance studio, working with the performance program for 8-13 year-olds. Once in college, I wound up working as a teaching assistant for the introductory biology lab in my sophomore year, and I worked as a peer tutor for our colleges Russian department as well. I also worked with a non-profit called Reader to...

...prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes...

...at Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. Through these positions I have worked with students ages 12-18 as a tutor, counselor, and mentor. I am most passionate about tutoring in the humanities and literature, as I believe these subjects touch all facets of our daily lives. I believe that a key to a student's success is...

...Media Studies at Swarthmore College and Environmental Studies at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights, I am presently working toward a Master of Arts in Theater Studies at the Institut d'etudes theatrales of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris. I also teach English, Environmental Studies, and Theater...

...literary analysis, public speaking, and test preparation. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong connections with my students, allowing me to tailor lessons to their interests and needs. I believe that fostering a supportive learning environment is essential for academic success. My passion for education was solidified while working as an educational assistant at the...

...qualities. I am a professional actor and writer. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts and Literature, along with a Certificate in Professional Writing. After graduation, I moved to New York to work for a youth organization called Serving Teens through Arts Resources, where I combined...

...completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and am very passionate about being able to share that excitement with my students. There's little that brings me as much joy as...

Hello! I'm a rising senior and Neuroscience & Behavior major at Wesleyan University in CT. I have extensive tutoring experience in subjects across the board but particularly in the sciences. I'm enthusiastic, warm, and eager to share my knowledge with and learn from you.

...my band, The Kickback. During my college experience, I had the opportunity to tutor incoming college freshmen of promise who were attempting to get ahead in their studies. Later, I had the honor of working with struggling and at-risk students at a nearby alternative school. These divergent experiences paired with the extensive traveling that a...

I am currently finishing my M.A. in English at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am excited to help you reach your goals-- whether that is preparation for testing, or working towards a better grade in a troubling class. I can't wait to work with you!... Let's get to know each other! What are your goals for tutoring? What are your ambitions? Do you have a certain college in mind? How can I help you make...

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

Hi, my name is Cammy and I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!

I am a seminary grad who has spent the majority of my life in higher education. I am deeply committed to the success and development of students in whatever field they need most.

...move closer to your goal of becoming a licensed professional. Expertise in executive function, college coaching, study skills, test prep, ADHD, developing individualized learning plans and IEPs/504 process. Students describe my approach as laid back, engaging, and effective. My educational background includes a B.S. in Behavioral Psychology and a Master of Education in School Counseling...

...theatre festival, so I am well-versed in leadership, presentation, and public speaking. In May 2017, I will be obtaining my MFA in Acting from Brown University. On top of acting and performance, I love to write, read (when I have the time), and create. I am an actor/director/theatremaker first and foremost. I believe in the...

...with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole...