Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...and physics classes; But after my first week in those courses, I had a newly piqued interest. I believe it was my professors that sold me on how chemistry and physics could be fun. They were always encouraging students to ask questions, and instead of rushing through the material to meet deadlines, they made sure students understood instead of simply regurgitating. Their passion for teaching topics most shy away from, and selling me on enjoying...

...student at the University of Michigan and am considering pursuing a minor in the business school. I tutor mainly in mathematics but can help in a variety of subjects, like reading and writing. My teaching style is to match the mind of my student, so that the material is more likely to stick and be understood. This can be done in a number of ways, like coming up with pneumonias or stories that go along...

...of the Columbia University in New York. I graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on Robotics and Digital Control Systems. I am very passionate about teaching, particularly math from elementary through high school, Competition math, and standardized tests (both math and reading/writing sections). I believe that a good education shapes a student's life, and I try to impart discipline and motivation to study in all my students.

...University of Pennsylvania, currently on gap year in my hometown of Chicago. I specialize in all levels of high school math and up through all three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in...

...building rapport with students, and listening to their needs. I love tutoring because I get to engage with students in a way personalized for their learning style. I can speak Polish fluently and was inspired to become a teacher by my Polish grandmother. I am passionate about learning new languages, so I also studied Spanish for about 12 years. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, exploring new restaurants, and traveling to places where I...

I'm a college-bound high school graduate soon to pursue a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. I have a special love of Mathematics and love to help people love what they learn.

"One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way." - Frank Smith... Helping each student reach their full potential.

...a master's degree in biology, my journey in tutoring began during my academic years, where I dedicated time to help middle school students with their homework, particularly in English. Upon moving to Chicago five years ago, my passion for tutoring expanded to teaching Italian. I found joy in guiding adults preparing for their trips and assisting students in their Italian classes. Tutoring is not just a job; it's a delightful journey of sharing my knowledge...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...style, can thrive. My experience working with students began during high school, where I tutored peers in English and Math. Since then, I've gained experience working with students of different age groups, helping them improve their writing, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. I have also mentored younger students, guiding them in academic planning and study strategies. I tutor subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Spanish. Among these, my favorite subject to tutor is Spanish, as...

...graduate from the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to work with you!

...here to help students make the most of their summer break. I offer personalized summer tutoring focused on building essential skills through engaging activities. With nearly 10 years of tutoring experience, I cover Math, English, Social Studies, and Science for students from elementary to middle school. Summer is also a fantastic time to explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career...

Hi, my name is Chris Kokkines. I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University studying finance and business analytics. On campus, I am involved with Microsoft Excel peer tutoring, the Sales and Financial Services Clubs, and the university's Hutton Honors College. I am originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois, where I have additional past tutoring experience at Mathnasium and Kumon.

...rare and neglected diseases research, and volunteering in my local communities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science (chemistry and biology), math (K-college), and Chinese. I believe that a solid education is an important foundation for an individual's future and the future of humanity. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, playing a wide variety of sports (i.e. Zumba, tennis, swimming), and reading.

...from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a focus in East Asian Languages in culture. I also minored in business, focusing my studies on marketing and international business. Throughout my studies I have taught a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about tutoring Japanese. I try and teach in a conversational style, because I believe that this is more fun and engaging.

...Interpreter! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate tutoring Spanish, American Sign Language, Math and Science. What I appreciate most about these subjects are the hard set of rules that need to be followed in order to convey competency. While there are hard set rules, tutoring doesn't have to be! I try my best to alter my teaching method to best fit the student. In my spare time, I enjoy...

I am an independent artist and filmmaker currently residing in Chicago. I've been tutoring students in test preparation, writing, and math for a little over five years and love every part of it! I make sure to design my teaching methods with the specific needs of each student in mind. My top priority is the success of my students. I am very friendly and also push my students to challenge themselves.

...a semester in Ghana, West Africa, studying regional languages and culture. After college I volunteered as an English tutor in Nashville, Tennessee. After that I moved to China and worked at Nanjing Medical University for three years, teaching Spoken English, English Writing, and American/Western Culture, while studying Mandarin on the side. Tutoring is one of the most satisfying things I've done. I take an interest in my students, and it's important to me to see...

...foreign languages and other subjects such as English, Reading, and ESL, I am more than happy to continue tutoring through Varsity Tutors. My experience of having studied a foreign language for over ten years has made me understand what it takes to learn and truly comprehend a foreign language. Additionally, having come to the United States as a teenager and having had to learn the English language at that age, I came to understand the...

...Education with the minor subject of English. I enjoy teaching, and throughout my studies at University I taught private lessons to junior high school students in various subjects. Since my minor subject for teaching is English, I know how to teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it is my goal to explain grammatical rules in different ways, because I know that every student has unique ways to learn languages. Above...