Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Hyde Park, IL

...Biological Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology, pre med. Additionally, I have a minor in Molecular Engineering. Having completed this minor, I am proficient in many subjects in the Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Test Prep. I have tutored children for nearly 5 years and have experience coaching kids in volleyball and...

...class named Learners and Leaders where I taught kids a variety of information through harkness-style discussions, guided group work, and independent help during study hall. I care so much about the education system and have always gone out of my way to help a student in need. I am caring, passionate about what I do,...

...find that students learn the best when they're having fun and when their studies highlight the aspects of the work that they're interested in. Myriad studies have correlated interest and academic performance, but just anecdotally it's important to approach school in a way that builds a foundation, whether that's for further schooling or elsewhere in...

I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities, especially in ESL, English literature, and German. I currently work at Kaplan International Languages where I teach all ESL skills, in addition to pronunciation, essay composition, American culture, and TOEFL.

...at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay up to date on the best educational practices. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated professionals such as Lucy Calkins, Jeff Anderson, and Dr. Nikki Newton. Also, I integrate Dr. Carol Dewek's growth mindset research into my instruction. I hope that...

...learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I want to help students push through that struggle and achieve what they thought was impossible. When I am not tutoring I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, hiking, and camping.

...a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely love it!

...respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't capable of success, it's that the opportunity for success is not always readily available to them. I am a teacher who strives to...

...then focus on solving problems by focusing on the more technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not only subject material, but also how...

I'm an elementary special education teacher during the year. During the summer I would like to help students enhance their skills in an engaging manner.

...individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how to flick that switch in their heads, and in fact think differently. Students...

...in philosophy and Russian studies at the University of Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just over five years. I'm an avid baker,...

...needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum Studies and Forced Migration. I am currently...

...on Chicago Public Radio. I know there is no better, nor more crucial, calling than helping kids to find and communicate their voices. I have tutored and created curriculum for a broad spectrum of English learners. I come from a family of teachers, and was fortunate to grow up at the Smithsonians National Museum of...

...earth sciences. I had a tutoring experience when I taught physics to high school students. My expertise is in teaching physics at any level, math from middle school to college levels, and earth sciences. There is no one teaching style that fits all learners, but every student needs a different method. As a tutor, I...

I love working with students, particularly tutoring because it allows me to watch them blossom over time. I am a personable, easy-going tutor who wants students to feel comfortable working with me. I'm starting a PhD program in the fall and looking for a few tutoring opportunities to supplement my fellowship.

...history and have a passion for writing and research. I've also taught as a teaching fellow in the departments of History, Anthropology, and American Indian Studies at UCLA and in English and Social Sciences at SAIC. I believe that with the right tools and encouragement anyone can be successful in the humanities and social sciences.

I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching high school and college students, mostly in composition. I'm currently employed as a college instructor, and I have a very well-informed sense of what colleges require from students.

...to be working with Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really...

...no child should be left behind when it comes to mathematics. For this reason, I have dedicated my life to searching for and implementing the best training methodology, tutoring tips, videos, lessons and multiple other means of media for my students. As a potential tutor of your child I look forward to utilizing my skillset...