Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Winnetka, IL

...I am a student at the University of 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...

...more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding...

...Bachelor's in Biochemistry with plans of later attending Physician Assistant school. I tutor all social sciences and I specialize specifically in anthropology and geography. I also tutor math and psychology from the middle school level through the college level. I also tutor for multiple tests such as the ACT, SAT, and the NREMT along with...

...develop confidence and teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to tutor. I often find that we can get a quantum leap in...

...hours. As a tutor-student team, we found creative approaches to the material that would cater to each of their unique needs as a learner. During my travels in Nepal, I worked with the NGO Nyayik Sansar, and taught English classes to a group of Nepali women who were starting their own ginger farming business. I...

...finally clicks in the students' minds as well as I feel as if I am contributing to society by passing on my knowledge and preparing the younger generation, as they are the future. My favorite subjects to tutor is English and Writing, Chemistry, and ACT prep. I have always been passionate about helping others more...

...upon these skills upon graduation by participating in a year of service with Americorps by working in a middle school. Following that, I served as a teaching assistant in a Kindergarten classroom for two years and acted as the morning supervisor for all K-2 students. I tutored a wide range of K-6 students during this...

...certified teacher in AZ and SC. What drew me to teach at Varsity Tutors LLCC is its delivering of excellence of online classes, and I have been teaching online for over ten years; I am excited to match expertise with Varsitys mission and goal. I taught for Trident University, Johns Hopkins CTY, Maricopa Community College,...

...taught third, fifth, and sixth grades in public elementary schools, middle and high school English and literature in private schools, and adults in a variety of settings. Although I enjoy teaching all subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is reading. Why is that? I believe that reading is the key to learning everything and makes it...

...skills. I've learned that forming authentic relationships with students and their families can bolster the learning process. When working with students, I try to personalize the content to their interests whenever possible. I also try to give appropriate challenges; I want students to be engaged and always learning, but not overwhelmed and frustrated. As an...

...no idea that such behavior could lead to a rewarding life focus in education. So my passion for theatre began at an early agewhether it was the elementary school plays where I devoted hundreds of after-school hours to rehearsing and performing classic childrens fairy tale stories or the required classroom educational plays. In high school,...

...Composition. While taking classes at Northeastern Illinois University, I was certified by Literacy Works as an English as a Second Language tutor, and then worked at the Albany Park Community Center tutoring ESL students. There, I worked primarily with native Spanish and Arabic speakers. I have also tutored Spanish privately, and I translate correspondence and...

...daunting preparing for the Praxis exam was and how much information it covered. I offer personalized Praxis exam tutoring that breaks down complex content into manageable, practical concepts rooted in evidence-based practice and test-taking strategy. My goal is to support future SLPs with clear, focused guidance to build their confidence and help them pass the...

...private homes supporting the learning needs of each child for both their school work and individual tutoring to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. I hold a B.A. from DePaul University and M.A. from Northwestern University with an emphasis on social sciences and human development. By drawing on my background in human development, I...

...focus on Language Arts, Social Science, and Music from Northern Illinois University. I received my Masters of Music Education from VanderCook School of Music in Chicago. While I have spent most of my career teaching Music, I am passionate about Reading, English, Literature, and History as well. I am a lifelong learner and hope to...

...actor/director/theatremaker first and foremost. I believe in the power of the voice and that everyone has a right to be heard. I love watching people emerge from behind the walls we all put up to protect ourselves. I try to encourage everyone I work with to be in charge of their voice and how they...

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

...world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual and socio-emotional...

...but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing...

...currently an adult ESL tutor at the Loyola Literacy Center. I have a lot of experience working with children as well. I volunteered at the summer camps at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 2015-2017 and more recently I worked at a crisis shelter in Cincinnati. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but...