Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Huntley, IL

I am currently an undergraduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am a double major in integrative biology and behavioral neuroscience, and I am hoping to become a neurologist. I have four years of tutoring experience in varying subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all...

...barriers or the ability to put the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and...

I recently graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I...

I am currently a senior at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have...

Educated through the Public School System in Elmhurst, IL and graduate from The University of Wisconsin in Madison, I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that...

I am currently studying elementary and middle school education at Wheaton College! I've tutored several students before but I'm currently looking for my first student in the Varsity Tutors platform! Teaching is my passion! I love working to heighten motivation and understanding surrounding schoolwork!

Here are a few facts about me: * Education is my number one priority * I love to learn and to teach * I am very approachable * I am devoted to helping others *I will go above and beyond to ensure that students fully grasp the material *I will make lessons fun and engaging

...more nuanced approach to deal with the complexities that often accompanies adolescence. To my surprise, I loved it. Not only was this an opportunity to review all the material I had previously learned, tutoring allows me to elucidate the concepts in a manner tailored specific to the student which also improves my understanding of the...

I am a student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying Computer Science, as well as a National Merit Finalist. I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most...

My name is Zhaleh BassiriRad and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and...

I'm passionate about learning. I was fortunate to have great teachers at the University of Chicago in my graduate education, and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in my undergraduate education. I try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the...

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...

...a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to,...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Sussex in Brighton, U.K., where I received an M.A. in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Thought. I received my B.A. in English and History from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2011. Having grown up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a...

...include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important way to...

...and any audience - within reach. My favorite areas, though, are those that are fundamental to everything else (in my opinion) - reading and writing. I finished a Masters in Reading Education at Olivet Nazarene University, and I am also a certified Reading Specialist. I hope to eventually pursue a doctorate and advanced research into...

...College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session I believe the session must...

...and Mandarin Chinese in school, as well as picking up German from my Austrian family and French from my travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected...

I graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in World History. I spent two years tutoring with the university while I was in undergrad, and I helped students with history and intro level science. I worked with many students who were very far behind in their course work, and I helped them engage...

I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.