Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Chicago, IL

I recently finished graduate school in Classics, which is the study of Latin and ancient Greek. 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 finding the right answers.

My name is Amy and I am excited to work with you through Varsity Tutors! I'm a Chicago transplant originally from Seattle, Washington. I came to Chicago in 2011 to attend Northwestern University, where I received a B.S. in Education and Social Policy, majoring in Social Policy and minoring in Psychology. I worked for a few years in early childhood policy research, and now I'm studying social work at the University of Chicago. I would...

...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 pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently removed all my favorite shows). I have two little sisters, who I helped in school, and a cat,...

...teaching high school French for the past 4 years (levels 1 - AP) and working/volunteering in schools for 18 years. Previously, I was a Title One Instructor for small group reading and math enhancement and have tutored students from pre-school age to adults. Additionally, I lived and studied in Dijon, France for a year and volunteered with English students in a French high school. These experiences have given me a well rounded tutoring background. Thank...

...I have both tutored friends and classmates all throughout high school and tutored an immigrant teenager in a variety of subjects. I have also personally received tutoring for ACT prep and subsequently was able to score very well on the exam. This experience has allowed me to gain a thorough understanding of what works best to help students understand difficult concepts. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Chemistry and...

...Chicago. Since receiving my BA, I've also worked in a variety of marketing roles, along with helping educate middle and high school students in reading comprehension, economics, and career skills through Junior Achievement and AT&T Aspire. I'm excited to tutor a variety of subjects, but I'm most passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, whether for their school coursework or for standardized testing. I believe in both targeting quick wins for test...

...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, so in addition to an understanding of the material, I teach students soft skills such as time management, self-teaching, and discipline. I first became interested in tutoring during study sessions with my fellow peers. The coursework of a premedical student can be very challenging and I...

...small learning groups. I also have experience tutoring children with Autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD and OCD. My goal is to understand the individualistic learning strategies associated with those I tutor. It's important to figure out what works best for a particular person so that they're truly grasping the information they need to succeed academically. I consider myself to be a very empathetic, optimistic, and inventive person. In my free time I love to watch movies,...

I believe every child wants to be successful. Some kids just need extra help discovering this. Tutor have the awesome opportunity to impact a childs academic life greatly from their ability to craft lessons just for them. I look forward to working with you to achieve great academic growth.

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!

I am a high school English teacher who has a passion for education and my finger on the pulse of what students need to be successful. I am flexible, reliable, and funny (in my humble opinion!) and I look forward to working with you.

...Niles West High School in Skokie, IL in 2010 and went on to earn my B.A. at Northwestern University in 2014. I tutor to expand upon my natural abilities in supporting young people achieve their academic goals and to nurture my love of learning and teaching! I am also a huge proponent of diversity, and love to see students of all backgrounds and abilities thrive and succeed. In my free time, I enjoy running, baking,...

...such, I tutor these subjects at the high school and college level (including AP and CLEP, where applicable): History (World, American, European), Literature, English Composition, Psychology, World/Western Civilization, general writing and essay composition, and other humanities subjects. I am also available to tutor GRE Verbal and GRE Analytical Writing. I have had the most fun teaching History in the past, but I am eager to tutor in Psychology as this relates directly to my current...

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.

I am a graduate student in Chicago studying occupational therapy. I recently finished my undergraduate studies in Psychology and English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During breaks from school, I am a substitute teacher for a local high school district. I also tutor students online in English and Psychology. Looking forward to tutoring through Varsity Tutors!

...in biology, M.S. in physiology, basic sciences courses for medical school), I have a strong grasp on biological knowledge. I can help you with biology at the high school, college, or post-grad level. I have taken coursework in neuroscience, biostatistics, physiology and anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and microbiology. I was also a psychology major in undergrad (did a double major with my biology degree). I love psychology and I can help you with your college psych...

I'm passionate about helping others succeed in the classroom and in life. Learning quickly and effectively is not only a skill that is useful in school, but is directly applicable to any path you choose to pursue.

...of working with the software to a more comprehensible and interesting user friendly platform experience. I enjoyed helping students develop an apprehension of the practical application of running the ttests, ANOVAs, etc. The tutoring styles that I employed during lab were visual (graphs and pictures), verbal (written and speech explanations on powerpoints), logical (reasoning and formulaic mathematics), and group (students worked in groups for projects); students provided feedback throughout the courses and I modified my...

...friends and family to people from programs such as Metro, where we worked with seventh and eighth graders on any subject area they struggled with and the Champions program, where we mostly worked on college prep. This is where my passion to help others understand material and to be of use towards their paths to success only grew. It is extremely rewarding to see someone finally understand a concept, which can be very empowering and...

...flag football. Along with athletics, 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 style. I will make sure you feel comfortable doing problems on your own and will...