Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Smith Park, IL

...method I used, I could not bring my grade up in that class, so I started attending tutoring sessions. It wasn't until I received this direct help that I was able to bring my grade back up and do so well in the class! Seeing how much tutoring helped me made me realize that I...

...I've been in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!

...be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not a strength...

...five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep,...

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.

...am working towards my Professional Educators Licensure in Secondary English Education through Western Governors University by 2023. I have a strong passion for student centered classroom, in which education meets the needs of students. I love teaching reading, writing, test taking skills, Social Studies, and other subject matters. Know that by selecting me, you will...

...I always try to make it apparent to the student that they should feel comfortable to ask any question they have. In classroom settings, there is that subtle balance between asking too many questions that will slow down the lesson and not enough questions that you will not understand enough for future material. With 1-on-1...

...with The Princeton Review and as an ESL teacher at New Mexico State University. As a test prep instructor, I taught SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, and GRE. Test Prep, as I have come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they test...

...Florida, in Interdisciplinary Ecology. My concentration is heavily influenced by mathematical analysis, so that tends to be my preferred subject to tutor. I have experience tutoring students in ACT prep, mathematics, chemistry, biology, environmental studies, English, Spanish, amongst other topics. I love to be pushed by a student to find new ways to engage their...

...Whether it be through a 15 minute conversation or hour long class, I prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady...

I have always enjoyed helping and teaching. I love connecting with students and watching them learn. My main schooling background is in music performance and as a part of that I have taken a pedagogy class on effective one on one teaching methods, After graduating college, I felt called to help people rather than continue...

...extremely passionate about literature and the English language, and both of these devices' ability to increase our understanding of others and of ourselves. I'd love to talk with you about these ideas, and to give you individualized attention that will help you in your journey towards reaching a profound and gratifying understanding of English as...

...a strong passion for education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through remote...

...a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather...

...at the University of Minnesota. During my time at St. Olaf, I tutored for three years and served as a lead tutor in the physics department, where fostering a strong sense of community was paramount. My passion lies in physics and astrophysics, but I also find great joy in tutoring mathematics. I thrive on helping...

...information or framework for looking at the world feels uncomfortable because our brain is struggling to find a place to categorize that information into what we already know, or new information contradicts what we thought we knew. Both reactions are necessary for learning, but the latter sometimes gets lost in embarrassment, uncertainty, or the swiftness...

...am incredibly excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors! As a current student who grew up attending multiple test prep institutions, I've had the privilege of receiving outside help and assistance on my schoolwork subjects. Now, I'm ready to continue my academic journey by spreading my knowledge to students who are in the same...

...beautifully methodical, but also the experience of learning and teaching another language along with its immense history and culture is extremely rewarding. For instance, there's nothing better than finding a sense of humor in another language. My teaching philosophy is to create as much student engagement as possible and to constantly improve upon the methods...

...school students in the subjects of algebra, calculus, chemistry, physics, writing, and essay editing. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am the most excited to teach in math and writing. When I am not tutoring or studying, I enjoy exploring the city of Chicago with my friends, trying different restaurants, and going...

...students. If I can't do that, I hope that I can get them to think math and physics can at least be pretty cool! I have also been working with many students on ACT and SAT prep, as well as preparation for various AP tests covering math and science during my time tutoring. When I'm...