Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...personalizing CAR T-cell therapy for cancer patients. I am also quite involved in researching free septal perichondrium grafting for rhinoplasty at USC. Due to my interest and background in science, I really, really enjoy tutoring STEM-related subjects, although I also have a keen interest in preparing students for standardized tests. The ACT and SAT are a lot like puzzles and you simply need a few tricks and important building blocks for the puzzle to fall...

...Bulgaria, where I trained as an engineer. I have experience teaching computer literacy and mathematics. I have taught math in public schools and also through the Russian School of Math. I have also taught SAT Mathematics. I love seeing the ties between math and computer programming and using this to bridge student understanding. I like to show the logic behind problems and help students to become more independent thinkers. I look forward to working with...

...I worked with students on all sorts of assignments such as college essays, rhetorical analysis papers, opinion pieces, etc. However, we also worked through developing technical skills such as writing a strong thesis statement, selecting strong evidence and analyzing it effectively. Our goal in the writing center, that I plan to bring into my tutoring at Varsity, is to produce better writers, not better writing. Developing an essay you're proud of is important, but the...

...My approach to tutoring is based in the Harkness philosophy of teaching, which gives a great deal of responsibility to the student to figure things out. I will make sessions as interactive as possible, using as many non-academic resources as I can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know for a test. I want students to be motivated to learn for the sake of learning...

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish in 2021. Now, I currently teach English to elementary school students and tutor Spanish. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I can speak conversational Polish.

...tutoring all ages of students from elementary school to college. Even in high school I was a tutor helping middle school students with pre-calculus. Right now, I am tutoring elementary school students in math, reading and English. I have all the materials ready for your elementary school student to start and improve right away! I motivate younger students by getting them excited about the content, and each of my students look forward to their sessions....

...humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being...

I'm a sophomore at Harvard studying Applied Math, Economics, and Computer Science. I've tutored in a variety of subjects throughout high school and currently work part-time as a Course Assistant for an Introductory Calculus course at Harvard. I especially love tutoring math and making it a more accessible subject for students to learn. Aside from academics, I'm passionate about community service (I'm a director for a student-run homeless shelter!), music, digital design, and baking!

...Biomedical Sciences. Previously, I was an undergrad at Vanderbilt with a double-major in Neuroscience and Spanish and double minors in Business and English. I have tutored since high school and have experience tutoring middle school and high school, as well as college-aged students. My teaching philosophy is tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student so that each tutoring session and overall experience is uniquely designed to meet your individual goals. My favorite...

...now and have worked with students from elementary levels to doctoral levels. I currently am an adjunct professor in neuroscience and psychology at Dominican University and work for a biotechnology company. I have my PhD in neuropharmacology and my undergraduate degree is in neuroscience and psychology. I am a published author with six manuscripts in top tier peer-reviewed journals, a book chapter in preparation and have lectured at a large variety of invited speaking events....

...taught college English composition courses for eight years, so I have a firm grasp of the expectations of student writing at this level. I have also tutored ESL students in SAT prep and college application essay writing. As a former Fulbright grantee, I understand the importance of a clear and concise personal statement as the cornerstone of a successful application. My academic specializations include written and visual rhetoric, academic and creative writing, and 19th century...

...in economics on a pre-medicine track. I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in various subject areas ranging from standardized testing to common core math to violin performance. During my high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP tests). I attribute my success to the specific strategies that I formulated and applied during those years and I am excited to share these...

...History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis for the past year. I have enjoyed the experience of helping students achieve their goals. Over the summer, I helped an adult student dramatically improve her math skills on very short notice, which allowed her to pass...

...had never considered anything like teaching before, but after my first semester as a tutor I was completely hooked on seeing people learn and helping them to achieve their goals. I've since worked with young children, high school students, and even grad students, whether helping to better their reading and writing skills, help them to learn new skills, or to aid in their studies. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve your own goals....

...recently. In addition, I'd be happy to dive into Mandarin Chinese as it is another native language I speak. From my tutoring experiences and taking classes within the Learning Sciences, I find it important to listen to student needs and interests while maintaining encouragement to challenge themselves in the spirit of learning, and be a source of emotional support in addition to providing knowledge. In my spare time, I love reading, playing the guitar, having...

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...

...I will do so through leading questions, providing examples, or referencing rules or conventions that the student has learned previously. Students possess the knowledge the obtain the right answer but sometimes have to be guided to it; that's the purpose of education and tutoring. Because education is so monumental in shaping students' futures, it's crucial that they receive the attention necessary to succeed. Because of my love of all things literary, my hobbies include reading,...

...various regions of the country including but not limited to Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Michigan, and New York. I have worked with various ages from small children in elementary school to older persons returning back to college to obtain a degree. In my experience, many people struggle with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and sometimes they just need a different view to understand the content information in front of them. In addition, I have...

...I tutored high school students as a National Honors Society member and prepared juniors to take the SAT. I can assist students in algebra, reading comprehension, environmental science, improving writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I can give advice and and aid in preparation for other to do so. I also have experience tutoring elementary school students and adapting my tutoring style to...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...