Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Wheaton, IL

...since, I have cultivated a passion for tutoring English, reading, and writing, primarily with elementary school students, including many English language learners. My approach centers around fostering a fun and engaging learning environment, where I often base lessons around books to deepen comprehension and encourage critical thinking. I believe that students learn best when they can connect their reading to their own lives, and I strive to create that connection through interactive discussions and creative...

All learning is connected. Everyone learns differently; the main objective is to identify each pupils "learning style" and tailor lessons to meet each pupil where they are.

...with history, I have practiced argumentative essays assigned in these classes for over a decade. Throughout my education I have went back to tutor younger individuals from grammar school to college. I was able to tutor kids in multiple subjects at my high school while attending UIC as I was solely put in charge of after school programs. Not only do I have a passion for learning but I also have a passion for teaching....

...currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective...

...expert for students in grades pre-K through 8th grade. My career includes four years working a tutoring Center Director for students ages 4-15 in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. For eight years I worked in private homes supporting the learning needs of each child for both their school work and individual tutoring to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. I hold a B.A. from DePaul University and M.A. from Northwestern University with an...

...the last 20 years. I have helped students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other college entry preparation courses. I am highly motivated and personally interested in aiding you to improve your skill set to reach your goals with targeted instruction as fast as possible. I am dedicated, kind, energetic and friendly. I want to make our learning...

...people with their writing for over twenty years - everything from proposals to resumes and executive communications. A part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating newsletters, interviewing executives, and designing and writing content for marketing materials around the insurance and employee benefits industry. I'm a big advocate of learning how to write well. Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he...

I am a 2nd grade teacher and graduate student at DePaul studying Bicultural Bilingual education. I have experience with teaching, tutoring, nannying, and camp counseling. I am from Arkansas, but I am living in Chicago (Go Hawks!). Math is my favorite (and best) subject. I have also dabbled at voice and piano over the years. I look forward to working with you!... Every student is capable of achieving academically. It's all about meeting them where they...

..."Faculty of the Year" in 2000. Even before "experiential learning" became a clich, I was providing "hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts,...

...come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed, and if those rules and operating procedures are followed, you can improve your scores. This all boils down down to...

Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.

...and 10th grade and 9th grade English. As a French teacher, I stress communication as the main goal of language-learning. I 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...

...in this area. During a study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain I tutored many children in one on one sessions to improve their English language skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. I also conducted 2 classroom sessions weekly for college students to improve their conversational English skills. Through Varsity Tutors, I would love to continue helping students improve their language skills in both English and Spanish. I also am very well...

I am a dedicated and patient tutor who will work with students until they are fully proficient in the subjects I tutor.

...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite areas are math, finance, business, and test preparation, particularly for the SATs and college essay writing. I have found the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in math or crafting personal statements that reflect their unique stories. My approach to tutoring is very hands-on-learning and adaptability. I believe that every student learns...

...side of Chicago. While attending I took AP U.S. History, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Calculus. My advanced background in math, English, and history will enable me to tutor a vast array of subjects and reach a wide variety of students. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University while working as a...

...student reach their academic and life goals. My coursework in the field of literacy, reading, and writing pedagogy has uniquely prepared me to teach primary and secondary level literary criticism and research, and essay composition. As a native Spanish speaker, I also have extensive knowledge in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and have seen great results when teaching young and adult learners. My teaching philosophy is to help learners become knowledgeable in various disciplines and...

...every one of our planet's languages. I am a student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, majoring in French and minoring in English. Upon completing my bachelors degree, I intend to pursue a masters degree in French-English translation. I have a passion for languages and the crucial role they play in our world, and I am endlessly looking for more opportunities to learn. I am inspired to tutor because I value education as one...

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!

...My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong emphasis on cognitive modeling as a tool to enable students to learn how to reason through a problem - a vital skill, not only in math and science, but in life in general. I hold a deep love for physics, math, and astronomy, and also enjoy inorganic chemistry. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing speculative fiction, as well as swimming, cooking,...