Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Hickory Hills, IL

...a national African American Scholar as well as a former International Baccalaureate candidate who was been fortunate enough to win the Princeton prize in race relations. I am currently pursuing my undergrad at Case Western Reserve University in International Business and Marketing. My love for aiding in academia comes from my love for writing being...

...up in Dayton, Ohio, and I came to Chicago after getting recruited to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at...

...youth just as we all learn from our elders. Growth only comes when you can admit to being weak in some areas and knowing when you need help. I encourage students to ask questions as many times as needed despite anxiety about sounding foolish or redundant, their personal understanding is more valuable than the thoughts...

...an incoming freshman at Northwestern University, and I will be studying economics and international studies. I have lots of experience in mentoring students individually and teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it...

...learning. This became apparent when my mother sadly let go of my hand on my first school bus ride several days into 1st grade classes. As the bus pulled up to Cleveland Road in Cleveland, Ohio I yanked my hand away from my mother and bolted towards the bus yelling "okay, bye!" I had no...

...is on giving students the fundamental skills they need to succeed rather than focusing on test-specific tricks. I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, where I received an MA in the humanities with a focus on on disability studies. For my undergraduate education, I attended Claremont Mckenna College where I focused on English...

...that making personal connections with learning is the best way to make new knowledge and skills stick as well as to make it a positive experience. For example, I had a group of very disinterested 8th grade boys in my class last year who I inspired to be passionate about poetic techniques. I used their...

I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.

...last twelve years, I have taught English composition and literature for the University of Wisconsin. While I love the classroom, I have come to see that one-on-one instruction is the most effective and rewarding for both teachers and students. Now that I am in Chicago, I am eager to provide that kind of individualized instruction...

...recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Latin! I was also part of their Undergraduate Honors Program and hope to become a clinical psychologist. I love tutoring because knowledge is priceless and must be shared. As a tutor, I believe it's my job to not only help...

...an undergraduate student studying molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT, college essays,...

...a senior at Northwestern University majoring in Political Science and International Studies. After I graduate, I will be pursuing work in the public sector, working specifically in foreign affairs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my college experience, and have developed tremendously as a writer and critical thinker. I hope to help students do the same as...

...an incoming freshman at the University of Chicago, hoping to receive my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science with a focus on Economics. Since graduating high school as an IB Diploma student, I have interned at various NGOs, one of them being an Educational Service organization where I created educational activities and lesson...

...from Loyola University Chicago with an MS in Microbiology and Immunology with an emphasis in Immunology. I also received a BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is...

...am a tutor with Varsity Tutors specializing in writing and theatre. I have a large background in both fields, having been both previously staged and published. I attended Columbia College Chicago and graduated in 2015. Since then, I have worked hard to keep experimental theatre alive and well in the city of Chicago. While at...

...a recent graduate of DePaul University with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Professional Writing. I am also currently working on my MA in English Literature, to be completed in 2021. I have worked as a tutor at my university's writing center for the last two years, collaborating with students on a...

...passionate about helping students succeed because as someone who has previously been tutored in a difficult subject, I know how amazing it feels to finally understand. I want to help guide student to that success and feeling. I have worked with students in the past with a tutoring job at a local college and worked...

...from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor in 2017. At Michigan I studied Women's Studies, Art History, English and Spanish. I spent a semester abroad in Buenos Aires, where I cemented my fluency in Spanish. While in Argentina I traveled throughout the country, from the northern salt flats to Patagonia in the far south. I...

...hard to get to know each individual student, their needs, and the ways in which they learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore...

...years of tutoring experience has been prompted by the academic degrees I have obtained. I attended the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences prior to receiving my B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities on a 4 year scholarship. I received my masters degree (MPS) in public service from DePaul University...