Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Blue Island, IL

...chemist, teacher, and educational leader in my professional life. I studied English at the University of Chicago, music and chemistry at Indiana University, and I completed my MS in chemistry at New York University. I worked in education in New York for 25 years, including as a science and math teacher, department chair, and Head...

...from Miami University in Oxford Ohio and my M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Loyola University. At the moment, the subjects I will be tutoring include elementary school subjects, adult literacy, ESL, study skills, and Microsoft Office. I am hoping to expand on that list shortly. I am passionate about education. I believe it is essential...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

...for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career Planning (including guidance on college admissions papers), Self-Reflection, and Mindfulness can provide valuable guidance for students thinking about their future or wanting to develop greater self-awareness during this time. Let's discuss how we can create a meaningful and enriching summer learning experience!

...skills I have learned on to those sharing a similar passion. When it comes to tutoring, I enjoy having the ability to finding innovative methods to help people remain engaged and truly understand concepts within my field of study. Being able to discover which styles of teaching work best to help students achieve their dreams...

My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.

...particularly enjoy teaching Algebra I and Geometry. As part of my requirements for College Possible I created and taught two standardized test prep lesson plans a week in the months leading up to my students' in-school administered SAT test. I am a firm advocate of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved...

...I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and games. Having recently taken standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP Tests, I hope to utilize the test taking skills and knowledge I have learned to help others....

...Science and Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. Tutoring has always been a huge passion of mine. I enjoy helping students navigate challenging subjects, particularly in mathematics, computer science, and test prep. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering independent problem-solving skills by guiding students to discover solutions themselves, rather than simply providing answers....

...environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring their potential. My passion for teaching stems from witnessing the transformative impact of education on individual lives. In my free time, I enjoy exploring scientific literature and engaging in outdoor activities, which I often incorporate into my lessons to make learning more relatable and enjoyable.

...Beyond the social sector space, I still have quite a few friends in the high school and college age group. As such, I've been tutoring them in writing papers (term papers and application essays included!). Needless to say, I enjoy helping others in writing, reading comprehension, and editing (for any age group!). While I am...

...the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads around the concepts. After learning with me, you will be able to navigate any problem because you will know the subject backwards and...

I am currently a sophomore in UIC's GPPA Medical Scholars program. I am majoring in math and am dedicated to helping others get the valuable education they deserve. I love meeting new people and am excited to start tutoring some of my favorite subjects through Varsity Tutors and help my students achieve their academic and...

...the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I write short stories, plays and poetry in the absurdist, humorist, surrealist and fantastic traditions. As an educator I have worked with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the...

I recently received my MA in English from North Carolina State University, where, along with my studies in American and postcolonial literature, I was a composition instructor for first year, non-English major students. I am new to the Chicagoland area, and work as a bookseller at Barnes and Noble so I can make a living...

...educate the people who matter with the subjects that matter. Learning has been such a big part of my life. From an early age, my parents signed me up for Saturday classes for kids at the nearest college, Purdue University. These classes were called "Super Saturdays" and boy were they! Learning things like logic, biology,...

Throughout my life, I have been thankful for the quality of education I have received. As a tutor, I plan to continue this tradition of excellence in instruction, working diligently to provide my students the best opportunity to succeed in their coursework.

...students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other college entry preparation courses. I am highly motivated and personally interested in aiding you to improve your skill set to reach your goals with targeted instruction as fast as possible....

...team's problem solving abilities, and I created a document which detailed all of the most common problems and techniques that we encountered throughout the contests we participated in. It is one of my favorite memories from high school. In college, I've written papers that explain advanced mathematical topics for an undergraduate audience. That said, I...

...three years to working as an academic instructor and student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has...