Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Park Ridge, IL

...In teaching and tutoring, I think one must foster a positive, welcoming, low-anxiety environment built upon the mutual respect of all involved, so that students feel comfortable sharing their ideas and experiences and are able to learn new material. I try to incorporate as much material from real life as possible into instruction so that...

...of Illinois Chicago in their Guaranteed Dental program, in which I have a guaranteed spot in their dental school after my bachelor's degree is complete. I have been involved in many activities throughout my undergraduate and high school career, including reading to third graders, teaching juniors how to take the ACT, and editing many essays...

...Education with endorsements in Reading and ESL, as well as a Master's degree in Literacy and additional certifications in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Curriculum & Instruction. I've spent the last several years teaching first and second grade, and I bring a deep understanding of early childhood development to my work with students. My greatest passion...

...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 Master's in the U.K., I have tutored...

...working on my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Health Science. After I attain my B.S. I plan on going to medical school or graduate school. I tutor a wide variety of subjects (not geometry or physics), from Kindergarten to 8th grade. My favorite subjects to teach are biology and English. I have a lot of...

...and Mary, I have worked as a professional tutor, delivering high-dosage academic remediation to at-risk high school students enrolled in the Chicago Public School system. In conjunction with teaching, I am a developing health professional whose fervor for academic reform stems from my belief that eliminating the education gap is a critical step in combating...

...education to real life. Background in leadership of NPO's, working with horses as healers, counseling and emergency management. I look forward to getting to know you as a curious and generative fellow Learner. As an educator who tutors adult Learners, I create the environment to empower the Learner in critical thinking to own then synthesize...

...forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a...

...honors and B.S in Psychology, minor in Biology, pre-med track. I am currently a 4th year medical student at Loyola University Chicago. My skills as a tutor include tutoring in the sciences and college admissions coaching/essay editing. The opportunity to work with students and provide a supportive environment for their success appeals to me greatly....

...assessing your strengths and weaknesses academically to accommodate to your learning style. We will eventually develop a study habit to set your priority level for success. Also, we can find available resources online or at the library. The more you learn from other available resources, the more you can establish your style to learn and...

...in Israel in 1995. I have assisted in an Iowa after school tutoring program for three years. I enjoyed substitute teaching in Iowa school systems, then became a social worker for families facing challenges for two years. I was born and raised in Chicago then moved to the suburbs. I grew up playing hockey and...

...and moved to DC to attend George Washington University. I studied Business and Statistics, and now use my degree as a business data reporter. I am passionate about the Spanish and Greek languages and well, being a native speaker of Greek and having taken many classes in Spanish, as well as extensive travel in Latin...

...I received my Bachelor of Science in Education and a Minor in Psychology. I received the Upcoming Educator Award for the State of Indiana. Since graduation, I began teaching Kindergarten and am now going into my 6th year of teaching. I have been tutoring students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade for 10 years. My passion...

...agricultural and biological engineering. Eventually, I hope to work on environmental engineering related projects concerning the improvement of ecosystem management and reducing the harmful effects of pollutants in the environment. As an aspiring engineer, my favorite subjects to teach students are math and science. I've been working with kids as a swim instructor and music...

...at Chicago with a double degree in Neuroscience and Hispanic Studies on the Pre-medicine track. I currently am an incoming first year medical student. Tutoring is a wonderful service because it allows tutors to connect with students, assist them with their problems, and promote a student-teacher working environment. I care about helping other people and...

I'm a third year Honors Neuroscience student at the Ohio State University. I hope to go to medical school someday and become a physician. I really enjoy teaching and I love all science subjects, especially chemistry.

...I came to Chicago after getting recruited to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary 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...

I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...

...University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation....

...from Dominican University, and my Undergrad in English from Columbia College. I have worked as a classroom teacher, a personal tutor, and a teacher in the library for the Chicago Public Libraries Foundation. I have taught a variety of subjects, and have tutored students on all levels, from Kindergarten to College. I am most passionate...