Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Waukegan, IL

...For my B.A., I double majored in English Literature and Philosophy at Miami University (1996). There I tutored extensively for two years, gaining the maximum clients possible (30 students a week) while still holding down full-time coursework. Twice I took the semester long Study Skills class, which certified me as a Study Skills tutor. Along...

...senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pursuing a degree in Accountancy and Finance. I have three years of experience in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching...

...often help students in my dorm as well. Years later, I discovered my passion for teaching while I worked as a teaching assistant at a non-profit organization named High Jump Chicago which provides academic opportunities to poor and minority children in the city of Chicago. I taught two of the four formats everyday for a...

...think of tutoring sessions as learning learning. It's never too late to start good habits, and it's amazing how simple and rewarding it is to approach one's studies in the right way. For my part, I like to keep things light but productive; I find that students learn the best when they're having fun and...

...given day, one of the key components of my job is the ability to understand, paraphrase, and communicate complicated concepts to the public. Combined with my personal experience in coaching youth volleyball and serving as an interpreter for the US Forest Service last year, I have found I'm able to explain ideas well to people...

...have always been enthusiastic about English. I learned to read and write very early on, and my insatiable appetite for literature beginning in those formative years has greatly benefited my educational career. I still enjoy reading in my spare time. I prefer difficult texts and approach them in the way that some may approach a...

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.

...have different cognitive levels of comprehension and with a little support from your Varsity Tutors, we both can engage in bidirectional learning where I learn as much as you do. With my special interest in the subjects of English (Language/ESL/lexical content, grammar content) Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Essay Conducting, and Spanish fluency (speaking, writing, reading &...

...embrace my differences to excel. Even though I excel as an individual, I know most great products are rarely created alone. During my sophomore and junior years I competed in the Skills USA program in Engineering Technology. This helped me learn to work well in a team, which requires: recognizing strengths and weaknesses, communication, and...

...school can be difficult, especially when we can't seem to find people available to help us with our studies. With Varsity Tutors, I hope to be there to help students in need and to make their school life just a little bit easier. I am dedicated to helping students understand, more than just memorize a...

...science teacher. I often provided after school tutoring in subjects such as middle school math, English, and science. I currently welcome all students in need of a tutor for middle school math, middle school language arts, middle school science, all elementary subjects, and high school algebra and geometry. My favorite subject to teach is math...

...current student at the University of Illinois at Chicago and I have taken many rigorous courses to prepare myself for further education. I am constantly active in my community and have endless experience in tutoring and helping students exceed. I am very passionate about science and math, but love to learn new things about every...

...name is Arianna. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Miami, FL at a young age. I attended college for two years before transferring to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor where I earned my B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in the city of Chicago. I...

I am an educator with 12 years of experience. My objective as an educator is to meet students where they are and work together to make progress and achieve goals.

...Stephanie, 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!

...is Jennifer Thal, I am a current graduate student for the PsyD program in Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL. I have experience tutoring in creative writing and academic writing, such as English Literature, research papers in psychology, and sociology. I love working one-on-one with students, and enjoy being...

...most important to make learning fun and engaging. I always make sure the lesson is student centered. Students have a choice and their opinions are important. I enjoy traveling and learning about new places. I love new experiences and enjoy being a student myself by learning Japanese and Spanish. I have traveled and lived in...

...year primary and secondary school teacher with experience working with all subjects through 7th grade. I specialize in elementary reading instruction, especially for the little ones who might be a bit behind. I am certified and have a Master's degree in education. My passion for teaching is reflected in the individualized work I do with...

Hi! I'm currently a graduate student at National Louis University studying for my MAT in Secondary Education, with a specialization in English. Also, I like puzzles, deconstructing other puzzles, and talk show branded ice cream flavors.

...in college, as well as a private tutor for for several years now. The biological sciences and human development and physiology are some of the subjects I am most passionate about learning, studying, and teaching. I also greatly enjoy Psychology, English, and other science classes as well. I am bilingual, speaking English and Russian, which...