Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Shorewood, IL

...my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity and a focus on data. Additionally, I like to utilize exciting methods to encourage students to read or advance in their writing skills. Outside of school, I practice yoga,...

...of Chicago. I have extensive experience working with children in multiple settings. I am passionate about teaching, and hope I will be able to assist you in overcoming any academic struggles. I am a psychology major, and one day hope to specialize in developmental psychology. Outside of class, I enjoy singing and participating in theater....

I am a graduate student in English with years of experience in the humanities; these experiences encompass both the professional and academic. Particular emphases in literature, reading comprehension, writing (professional, academic, creative), and grammar.

...in mathematics, however I am passionate about learning and teaching in just about any subject. I have been a volunteer tutor for middle school aged students with learning disabilities for 6 years, and I am also particularly well versed in SAT and ACT test preparation. From my experience, there is no such thing as being...

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...text anxiety, and general help. I have worked with SAT, ACT, GED, college essays, and more. Basically, I enjoy helping students figure out where they are stuck and helping them get unstuck. Most people are only missing a few small pieces of the foundation (in any subject), and once they get it, they are off...

...would serve shifts every day and help students in my residential hall who needed help on their homework or help studying for tests. In addition, I was a part of the school's PROMISE program that helped to foster interest in math and science among underprivileged and economically disadvantaged middle school students. I developed and taught...

...through high school students, in New York City and Chicago. I am a more recent high school graduate than many tutors, which means I can not only help with the material on standardized tests (SAT, AP exams, etc.), but can also provide all of my own study techniques and up-to-date insights. In my free time,...

...never ending. Learners will respond best to learning via the modality that suits them the best and in an environment that empowers them to enhance thier own learning about academics and life skills. I will try to accommodate each students learning style and ability so they will achieve greater understanding and ultimately better grades!

...Masters in English. I also hold a Juris Doctorate from Valparaiso University Law School. Currently, I work in Education Policy in Chicago, IL. I am flexible with scheduling and I am willing to work with your schedule for you to get the most out of our tutoring sessions together. I look forward to working with...

...but productive; I find that students learn the best when they're having fun and when their studies highlight the aspects of the work that they're interested in. Myriad studies have correlated interest and academic performance, but just anecdotally it's important to approach school in a way that builds a foundation, whether that's for further schooling...

...experience. Classes taught include Senior AP English, World Literature, Freshmen Literature, American Literature, Poetry, and Drama. I also tutor PSAT/SAT preparation privately. I have always been enthusiastic about English. I learned to read and write very early on, and my insatiable appetite for literature beginning in those formative years has greatly benefited my educational career....

...estate, and government. I am truly a person who "uses that stuff we learn in school in real life." I have literally used geometry, trigonometry, report writing, economics, and history at work. So, I am always passionate about the why of things, and will always start from that perspective. I have a wealth of experience...

...in a CADD class. Some find it boring, but I was amazed at how something could be so regimented, yet creative. Using CADD programs teaches me to think outside of the box and bring imagination to my designs. To test my skills, I became part of the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), an...

...tutor biology, it is so fascinating to learn about. I am constantly learning more and am amazed by the questions students ask me that urge me to keep learning. I also enjoy tutoring en Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the...

...With Varsity Tutors, I hope to be there to help students in need and to make their school life just a little bit easier. I am dedicated to helping students understand, more than just memorize a subject. I want to make sure that despite having to study and do assignments, the students are enjoying and...

...is to use my God given gifts and abilities to instruct leaders of tomorrow and preparing them for their future while helping them fulfill their destiny. My work experience is in tutoring, teaching, and public health doing HIV counseling. In the next two years I hope to reapply to residency and be offered a spot...

I am committing to teaching students of all ages, so that they may have a better appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and physics. Whether you're struggling with a tricky subject or prepping for a standardized test, I'm here to show you that you CAN do math.

...a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely love it!

...the test, but you'll forget it a week later. If you learn why that formula or that rule exists and why it works, you'll retain that information for far longer and can rediscover and recall it much more successfully down the line. Academics aside, I love to tell jokes, write funny poetry, play chess, go...