Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Washington Park, IL

...me, is the ways in which I can personalize the lessons in order to help a student access the material on their own terms, in ways that make sense to them. I'm a strong believer in the idea that if you can find ways to relate to a subject and make it meaningful to you,...

...a teaching assistant for a course in Epidemiology. The aspect of teaching that I most enjoy is the challenge of putting myself in the shoes of the student and viewing the material from their perspective to identify difficult concepts for the student and find ways to simplify those concepts to allow for better understanding of...

I love teaching, math and accounting....and tacos...I love tacos, too. I am a graduate of Missouri - St. Louis' business school, a former Big-4 accounting firm partner and an Instructor of Accounting at a nationally recognized college.... I believe that each student learns differently, so I try to find out the best way to teach each concept.

Over 20 years in education. I love connecting with students and families to make learning enjoyable for all students!

...verbal reasoning at all age levels including grad level preparation. Whether its working on high school or college papers or ensuring you do your best on the ACT or GRE I'm here to help. My particular area of expertise is preparing prospective students for the Verbal and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE.

...able to help them find their strengths and that is more easily accomplished through tutoring. I believe learning should be fun. If a student can find an enjoyment in learning they are more likely to remember what they are learning and be able to think critically about any task. Anytime I can help a student...

...thought of it like that" or when they actually admit that English that year "wasn't that bad." Like most teachers, I imagine, I started my career thinking I was teaching English. I eventually figured out that what I actually do is teach people. Young people who are smart and creative and funny and challenging. I...

My philosophy of education is that every student can learn. Sometimes it takes longer and sometimes it takes different ways to teach but if they have the will and right kind of motivation and environment they will be able to learn and gain knowledge.

...developed a lifelong love of learning that continues to this day. I earned a B.A. in History while at Blackburn College, where I minored in Literature and Philosophy. Since then, I completed an M.A. in History at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and the University of New Hampshire. I also finished an M.S.T. in College Teaching at...

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health & Environment and Healthcare Management. I have 6 years of tutoring experience via both volunteer and private opportunities, and am so excited to be a part of the team at Varsity Tutors.

...Louis Public Schools. I taught grade three for ten years during this time with the St. Louis Public Schools. While teaching, I received my Master of Education with an emphasis on Reading from Grand Canyon University in 2007. I am passionate about reading, math, and writing because I feel these subjects are the foundation for...

...all tutoring sessions informative, but also fun. As a future clinician, I will be educating my clients in a variety of avenues. My favorite subjects in school were math and science, and I particularly enjoy applying those concepts to everyday life. My tutoring philosophy involves breaking down ideas into manageable parts and then piecing them...

...new journalists improve their writing skills, which sparked my interest in tutoring students in writing, English and reading. Reading goes hand in hand with writing; it is key to succeeding in school and in life. Each student is unique and learns best in different ways. I will develop a customized tutoring plan with measurable goals....

...Law. I also have a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Global Cultures and Languages. As a counselor, I primarily worked as a behavioral therapist, specializing in children with autism. I enjoy tutoring in multiple areas and believe that following your dreams and hard work always pays...

...Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan. Because of the wonderful experiences I've had abroad, I am most passionate about teaching both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was my favorite subject in school. My teaching/tutoring style is student-centered, with a focus on individual goals and needs. I am enthusiastic about...

...mathematics. The reason I studied engineering and mathematics is because of their complementary natures. In math, you deal with numbers and think through multistep problems logically because everything works out so pristinely in the end, with one final definite answer. Meanwhile, engineering deals with applying all the theory and pristine numbers we crunch to the...

...ten years before moving to the college level. The favorite part of my job was (and still is) working one-on-one with my students. I believe students learn more when education can be tailored just to them and that cannot happen in an overcrowded classroom. I tutor students who wish to improve their reading and writing...

I have experience creating lesson plans for early readers through my work as editor of Bookrags.com. We have two kids of our own, 5 and 8, and I am excited to share the love of reading with kids of all ages!

...including high-school physics and english. Although my favorite subjects to tutor would be Spanish, Math, and Study Skills. I am a firm advocate for student success and that stems from an appreciation of the challenges presented through traditional education. I try to instill these values and life skills to all my students. In my free...

..._______________________________________________ " REARRANGING THE MATERIAL TO SUIT THE STUDENT'S LEARNING STYLE CAN BE A LOT MORE EFFECTIVE THAN REARRANGING THE STUDENT'S LEARNING STYLE TO SUIT THE MATERIAL." _______________________________________________ When concepts begin to make sense to a student, they begin to absorb the material and make it their own. These "light-bulb" moments are re-defining moments for the...