Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Oak Lawn, IL

...at Wheaton and am very passionate about both writing and literature. In high school, I was in a selective four-year Humanities Program, which incorporated English, history, music, and visual arts, placing a heavy emphasis on writing and critical thinking. I am currently taking online graduate courses and plan on transferring the credits in a year to a school with a physical campus. My eventual hope is to acquire an M.S. in Clinical Psychology. Although I...

...need to understand what problem you are trying to solve and why you are trying to solve it, and once you can grasp the big picture, you can then focus on solving problems by focusing on the more technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching...

...this past May from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in physics. I am a passionate learner, especially when it comes to math and physics. I love to share my knowledge and experience with others. I hope I can help with a difficult class, exam, or learning for the sake of learning. After overcoming many academic challenges I have accumulated a lot of knowledge to share and have learned how to...

My name is Allison, I am 22 years old and a recent graduate from Georgia Tech. I majored in Industrial and Systems Engineering and graduated with a 3.5. I specialize in Math, Computer Science, Languages, and Standardized Testing.

...of my training, I also have several years' experience volunteering as a tutor, focusing mainly on building students' reading and writing skills. I received my undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Spanish literature and spent a semester studying abroad in 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...

...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 to flick that switch in their heads, and in fact think differently. Students will learn how to think critically, ask questions, seek out the answers, and be actively engaged in...

I specialize in the social sciences, history (including World, American and European) as well as geography. Pleased to meet you!

With education being crucial to any person's future, it's my goal to assist in any way possible to help facilitate a need to learn and assist those struggling with school

...Public Health and graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. I will matriculate to medical school at the University of California, Irvine this fall. At Berkeley, I've had a lot of experience with peer tutoring, especially in chemistry. During high school, I tutored for math and ACT. I love working with students who are passionate about math, science, healthcare, and learning! In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and trying new...

...further my love for mentoring and teaching. Throughout the school year, I am a mentee for a Chicago Public school child which has definitely benefited my teaching skills. As a military kid, I understand that every child grasps concepts in diverse ways and has a unique set of skills. That is why I am willing to tackle a problem in various ways, whichever is best fit for the child to understand and truly know. I...

I'm a senior in college and I am currently studying biomedical sciences on the pre-dental track. I am great at explaining things to all age groups and would love to help anyone with questions to help them succeed in their careers. I look forward to meeting many new people and helping out as many as I can.

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.

...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 love to work with you on standardized test...

...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 and writing. Outside of academics I like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently removed all my favorite...

...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 you for...

...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 Literature. I believe that education is critical to...

...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 taking, as well as helping to build the...

...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 found I had a particular aptitude for breaking...

...mentor and tutor individuals from a variety of age groups, from elementary to college! During college, I worked as a chemistry laboratory teaching aide where I instructed ASU students about the fundamentals of various topics which included equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry. I also spent some time as an undergraduate researcher in a neurodegenerative lab investigating Alzheimer's disease and learning valuable techniques that incorporated basic chemistry, math, and writing proficiency....

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.