Award-Winning Reading Tutors in La Grange Park, IL

...by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene...

...the difference between affect and effect? Are you unsure where to start when crafting an arguable thesis? Are you reading Romeo and Juliet in class and Early Modern English makes thee taketh ill? As a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison double majoring in English and BioSystems Engineering, I love sharing my passion for English...

...my attention to detail, work ethic, diligence, flexibility and critical thinking skills to help me succeed in legal writing and in the courtroom. However, I have also used these skills successfully in the classroom, and when I have tutored students individually and in a classroom setting in the past. I will always advocate for the...

...I believe applying ABA principals can help support students. My teaching philosophy is quite simple: no two people learn the same, thus no one technique can be used on all people. What I love about ABA is that it views us as individuals, so, as a tutor, I view my students as unique persons who...

...that time, I was successful in leading reading and math interventions for over fifty students including low-income students and students with learning disabilities. I continually search for new strategies to teach skills and to improve the efficiency of my teaching. Not every student learns the same way and so I find it important to keep...

...Stanford, Occidental, MIT, and Dartmouth with former pupils and guiding six juniors in high school to scores of 10 and above on the ACT writing section in 2014-2015. I find times like these to be extremely rewarding and expect to have more of them in the future. In my spare time I like to read...

...and deep breadth of knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. My substantial experience as a math leader has afforded me ample opportunities to differentiate lessons, intervene with at-risk students, and develop new curricula to align with Common Core (CC). For the last twenty-one years, I have provided effective classroom management, creative lesson...

I'm a current undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm studying biology, hopefully with an additional minor in either chemistry or psychology (maybe even both who knows?). I really like helping others to the best of my ability, best of which being academics in the math and sciences realm.

...equips me to teach subjects including: English, music, math, and test prep. I also have experience in childcare spanning the last 3 years. Growing up overseas equipped me with crucial intercultural communication skills. Lingually, I am fluent only in English and Macedonian, but I will do my best to provide the best possible experience for...

...education field, with my schooling and teaching experiences I feel I have many ways to help you. I am not only an educator, I am a mother and wife as well which gives me many opportunities in other situations which helps become a more rounded individual. Please feel free to contact me about tutoring. You...

...degrees, the first in Chemistry, and the second in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, I'm enrolled in a program that will grant me a master degree in Chemical Engineering. I hope to help students find their passion for learning, aid them in understanding new topics, and further introducing them to new concepts/ways of thinking.

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to helping students achieve their goals. In my free time, I enjoy running long...

...that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both elementary school students and adults. I'm thrilled...

...of six years, with 15+ years of experience tutoring K-5 students in Math, Reading, and Writing, I'm excited to join the Varsity Tutors platform and share my knowledge with students who need additional help understanding the concepts of these subjects. I graduated from Andrew's University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and have completed...

...meaningful absorption of the material in the following ways: verbal expression of both the student's and my own thought processes, repetition of (novel) questions in areas that are difficult for the student and the monitoring of progress through correctly answered questions and the student's ability to explain why certain answers, thought processes or writing methods...

...all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as a generally "good test taker," I...

...to facilitate the learning process for my students and assist them to think outside of the box and become critical thinkers. It is important for me to establish a friendly rapport with my students to create a vibrant learning atmosphere. I like my students to be courageous and active in the classroom activities and enjoy...

...girls and boys who may not have been afforded the same opportunities in education. I started tutoring while attending Augustana College in undergrad. There, I volunteered as a tutor at a liberal arts elementary school near campus. Afterwards, I also volunteered as a tutor at a program at my current school. I also have years...

...research paper, which earns credit it both a student's U.S. History course and their English course. Drawing on my interdisciplinary experience, I successfully guided students through research skills, literary analysis and the tools requisite for historical perspective. Another example includes my experience working in New York City public schools, K-12, as a Curriculum/Professional Development consultant...