Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Lake in the Hills, IL

...success and individual growth. I am a creative worker who excels in motivating and inspiring others, and who is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I...

...I love to see students go from describing themselves as "not a math person" to feeling like they meet exciting challenges in math and other parts of their lives. Even though I love working in the classroom, I feel like tutoring allows me to make more of an impact and connect with students.

...numbers weighing different amounts. I learned to add and subtract, and quickly found how many real world applications there were when I understood math. It was only natural to turn my love for math and learning into teaching others. I have been a tutor since I was in high school. I began with math (everything...

Hello! I've spent three years working in Chicago as a Tutor, Mentor, and Role Model to inner city students aged 11-18. I've also spent five summers at Culver Summer academies serving as a counselor at their 6 week military style camp.

...and most recently, my full-time job has been to coach high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and - yes - fun!...

...adults. I am proficient in the subjects and areas I have studied. The reason I think I can be an effective teacher is that I had to work hard to understand and execute materials both in engineering and dance. Nothing was easy for me so I had to find more effective ways to study and...

...Spain. I know that school is not always an enjoyable experience for students, so in my tutoring approach I try to create a positive environment that helps students feel empowered in their learning. In addition the subject at hand, it's also vital to equip students with the problem-solving skills they can use throughout their academic...

...students must be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how...

...in philosophy and Russian studies at the University of Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just over five years. I'm an avid baker,...

...needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum Studies and Forced Migration. I am currently...

I was introduced to VT by a friend. I love interacting with students and share my knowledge with them, watch them learn subjects and succeed. I enjoy the results that we get out of our shared effort.

I love helping people find their best self. And sometimes that's in the area of math sometimes that's in the area of their best college entrance exam sometimes that's in the area of a best self personally or professionally. No matter the area I'd like to be your advocate!

...D.C., where I was certified as a trainer with Sesame Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through...

...to high school students. My expertise is in teaching physics at any level, math from middle school to college levels, and earth sciences. There is no one teaching style that fits all learners, but every student needs a different method. As a tutor, I hope not only to teach students, but to make them understand...

...have a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Performance and Communication Arts, and a Master's Degree in Chinese Politics. With a long academic career and lots of experience with standardized tests, I'm ready help prepare my students for their next steps and help them succeed and build confidence where they are now. I can't wait to...

...At this stage in my career, I'm changing paths to pursue a career as an educator and will earn a PhD in comparative political science, with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union. I earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, where I focused on French and Africana Studies, and J.D. from Northwestern University...

...teaching both geometry and algebra 2 this coming school year. I graduated from Purdue University with a major in Mathematics Education and a minor in Statistics. During my time at Purdue I taught an Algebra course to college Freshman and was a teachers aide at an elementary school so I have experience working with all...

I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching high school and college students, mostly in composition. I'm currently employed as a college instructor, and I have a very well-informed sense of what colleges require from students.

...Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test prep. I teach by asking students the right questions so that they learn the method of...

...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 and writing. Outside of academics I like to do...