Award-Winning History Tutors in Lake in the Hills, IL

...of tests approach them from a different angle and overcome their anxieties about the testing process. I firmly believe in tailored, communicative teaching, working with the interests and strengths of each student to help them improve as much as possible. In my spare time I love to read, play tennis, paint, and salsa dance.... I firmly believe in tailored, communicative teaching, working with the interests and strengths of each student to help them improve as much...

...and understanding how they study best. I tailor my teaching style and methods to each individual, and sometimes I find that the most effective way to learning is to have the student teach it back to me. I always end up learning a lot in unexpected ways from my students, and that's why I love...

...bow and arrow. I was a babysitter for four years, usually with the stipulation that I go through homework after school with kids I babysat. At school, I've tutored struggling peers in economic theory and Spanish. More recently, I worked in Spain as an English teacher for Catalan children ranging from six to fifteen years...

...writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience.... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine is...

...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 play any sport competitively anymore but I do play recreational tennis and badminton.

...past education experience as student, the subjects I excelled in were the ones with the most interesting and passionate teachers. Since then, I have used this as a big part of my teaching philosophy: keep every lesson as interesting and fun as possible. I believe that doing so will allow my students to genuinely enjoy...

...it is just extra practice or improving the understanding of academic topics, I seek to help all students gain self-confidence both in and out of the classroom. I tutor English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students learn will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them...

...of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important responsibility as a tutor is helping my students to develop...

...participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to be a part of Varisty Tutors, and to...

...College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety...