Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Oak Lawn, IL

...English and Ancient Latin, my passion for education is strongly tied to my commitment to social service. Despite my formal studies in the humanities, tutoring math is my greatest pleasure. I have worked with students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on k-10 mathematics and early childhood literacy. As the Tutoring Coordinator at Oberlin Community Services, I trained, supervised, and placed K-12 math tutors in local schools. Most...

...I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance and Art History from the University of Michigan. I am a writer for The Huffington Post, and an actor and musician in Chicago! While in college, I gained experience tutoring for HSPT, ACT English, Reading, and Writing, as well as college essay writing, drama, and public speaking. I firmly believe that my tutoring style goes beyond the classroom environment, and my students are left with...

...and am interested in majoring in economics and political science. I love sharing the joys of learning with others. I am very outgoing and love talking to others about any and all topics, making me a very approachable tutor. I am willing to answer whatever questions a student may have and if I don't know the answer, I am not afraid to do supplementary research to find the answer. I pride myself in my patience...

...I witnessed my first “ah-ha! moment” when I was 18 and studying early childhood development. Almost ten years later, I am still fascinated with the multitude of methods of learning, and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois....

I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...

...Gary Comer College Prep Middle School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather...

...their choice is my challenge as an educator. A well oiled classroom is imperative when you're in charge of 30+ students. The downside, however, is that some of those students will slip through the cracks if they are not given enough attention. Upon earning my degree in English Education at Illinois State University, I realized after my first year of teaching that most students in Chicago Public Schools were reading at least two grades below...

...Notre Dame in 2009 and my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make...

...2012, and in 2015 I received a master's in English. While working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students...

...a Biological Sciences major and Business minor studying at Cornell University. I am certainly looking forward to using my learned skills to help other students. I have taken and continue to take coursework from a variety of studies ranging from Mathematics to Literature, from Sociology to the Sciences. I am cognizant and open to many types of learning styles and I hope to utilize them when sharing my knowledge with future students.