Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Waukegan, IL

...University with a dual degree in journalism and international studies. I work as a freelance journalist, and I've dedicated my career to reading and writing. I have a passion for the English language, and I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second...

...working with Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...the Engineering School at Northwestern University with a double major in Manufacturing and Design Engineering as well as Environmental Sciences. I have experience with and enjoy teaching grades 1-8 and students starting high school in areas such as math, test prep, and essay writing. Each student learns differently, and understanding how an individuals learns is...

...know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of trust is established, only then can true learning occur. My whole-student education strategy adapts to match him/her where they are in their learning development. Therefore it is, intrinsically, a student-centered approach that is unique to the individual. My method...

...a passion for teaching and learning. My aim is to help students gain a holistic understanding of math, science and language. I believe that mastery of an academic subject comes from comprehending concepts as they would apply in the real world. Academic skills are imperative for students as they transition from high school to college,...

...manager, I learned to build relationships and work well with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly learned ways to adapt my educational youth work to a virtual setting. My social work background helps me connect with students on a personal and social-emotional level, which lays a...

...students academic knowledge to their personal life. I believe that by doing so students will be able to learn abstract academic concepts on a personal level. I'm a passionate learner and I love to spread the passion of learning on to other students along with quality content knowledge. I am a senior at Northeastern Illinois...

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...the last few years. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages with a diverse range of needs, including those associated with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, emotional 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...

...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 a story in person. I've found I can use that technique as a starting point even in formal situations. I greatly enjoy hearing other people's...

...strongly believe in maintaining an open and free communication pathway between the student and myself when tutoring, not a limiting and authoritative one. I have experienced this in the past when I was being tutored, and I know it was not beneficial. We are all students learning new things every day, and I hope to...

...I am also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Due to my vast variety of experiences throughout college, I can relate to many possible struggles that students may encounter throughout their academic path. I have been able to help students overcome said obstacles, and like to incorporate these skills in my tutoring...

I believe all students of all ages can increase their knowledge in a subject area. I can provide the correct tools and motivation to help students succeed! I am friendly, honest and detail oriented. I teach English Language Arts and French to middle school students. I have worked with English language learners as well as advanced learners.

...graduated from Loyola University Chicago with my BS in biochemistry (Magna Cum Laude). Since graduating, I've been at the forefront of medicine by performing cancer research at Luire Childrens Hospital. In the fall of 2023, I will be attending allopathic medical school location to be determined. Currently, I have 9 offers. As for my tutoring...

...various subjects. I particularly enjoy seeing the response when the student truly understands the topic. I like to focus on finding ways to make sure the student UNDERSTANDS the topic rather than simply learning to memorize the facts. I find that they are always able to retain the knowledge more that way. I especially focus...

...have an endorsement in math. I have taken many classes on math theory. More importantly, I currently teach math to special education students and have many techniques and strategies I use to help students to succeed and understand math. I use manipulatives, various application on the IPADS, real life situation, visuals, and many other strategies...

...Wesleyan University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in elementary Education with a minor in sociology. Since graduation, I have obtained a teaching position as a first grade bilingual teacher. I am fluent in Spanish. During my collegiate years, I took additional courses to specialize in reading. I am most passionate about providing students with...

...while creating a fun, strong learning environment. With over 30 years of teaching experience in many different subjects including reading, math, basic language skills and even some sports coaching, I strive to create a fun, safe, and easy going classroom experience for all of my students. Through the use of basic, fun props such as...