Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Round Lake Beach, IL

...and behavioral disorders, cognitive delays, and general literacy troubles. I excel in differentiation and the creation of successful learning plans for students. While I work in the field of Special Education, I also have experience in general education classrooms. I have tutored English and taught various classes (literature, composition, phonics) at elementary through high school...

Following a 30 year career in business and technology, I am now assisting students through academic tutoring. My academic background includes high performance at New Trier High School and University of Illinois - UC. I am flexible on timing and approach based on student needs, and I welcome the opportunity to coordinate with teachers.

...telling stories and engaging with audiences. If you'd like to work with me, I will do my best to give you a meaningful and enjoyable experience, whether you're looking to develop comprehension skills, tell a personal narrative, persuade your readers or anything else. I try to write in my own voice, the way I'd tell...

I am a graduate student in Chicago studying occupational therapy. I recently finished my undergraduate studies in Psychology and English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During breaks from school, I am a substitute teacher for a local high school district. I also tutor students online in English and Psychology. Looking forward to tutoring...

...yearned to get into teaching, so I entered a Geochemistry PhD program at The University of Chicago. I passed my oral and written exams, and selected a thesis project of measuring oxygen isotope ratios in organic compounds in meteorites (to determine if these compounds came from interstellar space or were synthesized "locally.") Late in life,...

...tutoring because I get to work with students on subjects I'm passionate about teaching, while setting my own schedule so I'm home when my kids get home from school. I live outside Chicago with my husband, three children, and a one-eyed rescue cat who thinks she's a pirate. I believe every student can learn to...

...plans to graduate May 2019. I am currently a tutor for the Duke Athletic Department, and I also have experience as a tutor in a volunteer capacity for kids in the Durham area. Upon graduation, I will be enrolling in law school, though I have not yet decided which school to attend. I got a...

...transferable. I hold an M.F.A in Poetry from Seattle Pacific University, an M.A. in Literature & Writing/Publishing from DePaul University, and a B.A. in Philosophy from North Central College. In my free time, I love reading, hiking in nature, and playing guitar. I am looking forward to working with you and helping you succeed!

...over and reviewing it at the end helps knowledge "stick," better too. I did well in school and I want you to do well, too! When I tutor I ask: what needs to be learned, how can it be taught, and have they learned it. I like to show students how this process can occur...

...education. I have worked as a freshman English co-teacher in Chicago Public Schools, and I have taught English as a foreign language overseas for several years, as well and am TEFL certified. I taught English in Spain for two years, and, most recently, was an English Language Teacher Trainer with the United States Peace Corps...

a dedicated, distinguished, determined educator who is committed to excel as a caring creator and guider of meaningful learning experiences for students with individualized educational needs.

...science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I was happy to if they asked. I want to help your child...

...off to university. I have a diverse background of expertise in all varieties of history, literature, creative writing, and the English language, as well as a sincere, caring teaching style that encourages students to confidently tackle problematic subjects. I encourage broad scope understanding by breaking down big overarching themes until the big picture really comes...

...is in the one-on one situation I am able to assess, individualize lessons and adapt as the need arises while teaching. My favorite areas are reading and writing as well as test preparation. I also enjoy meeting the student where he or she is needing help in whatever school subject he or she may be...

...I encounter. I have been tutoring a variety of age groups and students from diverse backgrounds for 5+ years. Though I tutor many subjects, I specialize in Writing, English, and Sociology. I work with all types of students and always customize my methods to fit their specific needs. Like Nelson Mandela once said, knowledge is...

...motivation, organization, empathy, discipline -- which are much more important. And, crucially, these are all qualities that people can change and control. That's where curiosity comes in. Ask yourself this: what do you care the most about? What can't you stop doing, reading about, striving to improve? It could be anything -- a job, a...

...Illinois at Chicago majoring in Neuroscience. I have four years of tutoring experience, and as a student myself, I connect well with other students to understand how they learn and develop the best plan of action. I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching, so I dedicate time and effort behind each...

...I believe that the process of learning precedes the end goals-- that means that I focus on teaching students how to learn and to autonomize problem solving skills and processes they can apply to all problems rather than just helping them get the answer they need on a specific problem. This is the approach that...

...a student at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. I'm primarily a writing tutor, though I'm also proficient in English, social theory, and US and European history. I absolutely love to help folks unlock their potential. Everyone's a good writer, even if they don't know it yet! Keep your eyes peeledI'll be in New York this...

...comparative political science, with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union. I earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, where I focused on French and Africana Studies, and J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Thrilled to have recently learned about Varsity Tutors, I look forward to helping you achieve your learning goals!... Refer to and reaffirm learning objectives and goals. Be intentional about breaks and, during down-time, pursue activities that reinforce learning objectives in...