Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Vernon Hills, IL

...trip, I taught second grader classes about the government, politics, commuit, and taxes to name a few. At the Junior Achievement facility, I taught fifth graders about entrepreneurship, workplace readiness, and financial literacy. Additionally, I was a math and science tutor everyday in high school. These experiences set a foundation to enable me to effectively...

...Indiana--where I studied English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English,...

I am passionate about teaching and learning. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding to actively be a part of processes that foster academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth for children.

...reading and language arts. My last teaching job was teaching second grade in the Gifted Program at Bell School in Chicago. I also have experience teaching learners who need extra support. I have been certified to teach in New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois. In Illinois I have been certified as an early education teacher as...

...I take a multi-disciplinary approach to help long-term memorization of valuable skills. I strive to create engaging learning opportunities for students in language arts while focusing on textual analysis and critical thinking skills. I am as a results-driven tutor and hope to be a positive influence in making higher education accessible to all.

...is important to me, and it is important to always keep in mind the skill levels of every diverse learner I work with. After all, if students don't learn the way we teach, then we need to teach them the way they learn. I'm an extremely positive and enthusiastic person not only as an educator...

...to students. After high school, I attended UC Irvines Claire Trevor School of the Arts, and I continued this education further, both onstage and in the classroom. I played with aspects of theatre to which I had never been previously exposed (such as absurdism and film acting) and recently developed my own methods and theories...

Always believe in yourself. You can do and be whoever you want just believe and give it 110%.

...professional development with teachers with Concordia University. I am currently teaching literacy classes at Depaul University. I believe learning about a child, and their skills, is key to creating targeted, differentiated instruction for him/her. I also believe it is important to help readers find text with which they can connect and enjoy. Reading opens doors...

...accommodate different learning styles. Even though my major was English I enjoyed the math classes more than I expected. For several years I delivered in-class and online training at Triton College, part-time, in Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. The student body was very diverse, which presented challenges that I enjoyed, and...

...heart. I absolutely love being creative, silly, and fun with the littlest learners! I believe teachers should awaken a desire and passion to learn and encourage a curiosity in all of their students.They should facilitate a classroom where exploration is essential and knowledge is gained through experimentation and personal discoveries, not given as fact from...

...I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I...

...licensed professional. Expertise in executive function, college coaching, study skills, test prep, ADHD, developing individualized learning plans and IEPs/504 process. Students describe my approach as laid back, engaging, and effective. My educational background includes a B.S. in Behavioral Psychology and a Master of Education in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am Licensed...

...who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of the college application process to others and empathize with them on all their concerns. I believe that education and critical thinking are key to expanding your horizons and achieving your goals in life.

...at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!

...a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.

...Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal of moving to Cairo, Egypt to teach.

I am a Senior at Illinois Institute of Technology. I major in physics and astronomy and minor in political science. I'm curious, creative, and passionate about learning and mentorship; helping every star shine bright! I adored the 3 years I have spent tutoring students ages 5-50 in subjects ranging from computer science to swimming!

I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...

...importance of making every word count. Becoming a strong editor of your own work is something I will teach you! Outside of work and tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art. I love the murals and sculpture that are part...