Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Skokie, IL

My name is Florence Twu. I'm a first generation Taiwanese American currently located in Illinois. I completed my undergraduate education in Social Studies at Harvard College. I also hold architecture and landscape architecture degrees from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design and University of Pennsylvania, respectively. I began tutoring high school students in the SAT and STEM subjects in 2005, furthering a lifelong interest in education. I've also worked with students in the language arts,...

My name is Jessica, I am a mom studying Electrical Engineering. I love everything math and science, and will try to help anyone that wants it in the best way I can!

...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 extensively familiar with a variety of teaching styles (from my degree and volunteer experiences), my tutoring style is unique because I am able to connect with students at their level and then...

I am a young, charismatic individual with a passion for both learning and helping others. I believe that each student has the opportunity to enjoy and find success in each and every single subject he or she studies; he or she just needs to find the proper learning method. As a tutor, I work effortlessly to find this particular niche so every single one of my students gains confidence, feels accomplished and most importantly, finds...

I have three years of tutoring under my belt; I tutored high school students as a National Honors Society member and prepared juniors to take the SAT. I can assist students in algebra, reading comprehension, environmental science, improving writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I can give advice and and aid in preparation for other to do so. I also have experience tutoring...

I am currently pursuing my B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in college. I have been tutoring for over four years now working with students in various fields ranging from math and science to standardized testing! I love tutoring and will make it my goal to make sure I give you the tools to achieve yours!

...tutor for the tutoring hotline at my college. These experiences have given me a firsthand understanding of the true joys that accompany tutoring. I really enjoy watching and aiding the intellectual advancement of students over time and genuinely appreciate being a part of the milestone moments that track this advancement. My philosophy with regards to tutoring is that all students have their own specific goals and unique ways of learning, and that it is my...

I am a graduate of Lawrence University in Wisconsin, where I earned a Physics degree. It was there that I discovered my passion for tutoring, which led me into teaching. I taught Physics at several schools in California before my life took a different direction, though in my corporate work I have always relished the opportunity to help teach my colleagues technical skills. My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong emphasis...

Hi, my name is Chris Kokkines. I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University studying finance and business analytics. On campus, I am involved with Microsoft Excel peer tutoring, the Sales and Financial Services Clubs, and the university's Hutton Honors College. I am originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois, where I have additional past tutoring experience at Mathnasium and Kumon.

I am currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and writing support (standardized testing/academic support). I am also pursuing an algebra certification, and am endorsed in middle school math and...

...form, is a meeting of the minds. It works best when the teacher and the student are engaged in a shared enterprise, a partnership. When I teach, I like to think that my student and I are, however briefly, occupying the same mind-space. Being successful requires a sympathetic understanding of the student's faculty to understand. You have to know where a student is coming from to help them get where they're going. I received my...

...and college applications. I particularly enjoy tutoring students for the SAT and ACT or writing college application essays because I remember how difficult it was during that time but learned to have fun with the process and would love to help students through this time. I like to share tips on time management and anxiety when taking tests, as it is a skill I've learned to master. I believe education should be engaging and exciting,...

I am a current undergraduate student at American University. I'm working my way towards a double major in International Studies and Mathematics, with a minor in Arabic with the hopes of someday pursuing a career in cryptography and cybersecurity. I tutor a wide range of subjects, since I strongly believe in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident...

I am currently a tenured mathematics professor at a local university, and I have been at this institution since 2001. I have an undergraduate degree and a PhD in mathematics. I have been tutoring mathematics in many situations since I was in high school. I have experience teaching and tutoring mathematics across the curriculum at the college/university, high school, and developmental levels. I have several years of experience serving as a Reader (grader) for AP...

I find teaching and tutoring to be incredibly rewarding. Seeing somebody else understand a concept through my framing of that concept is the highest form of communication for which I strive. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and students everywhere.

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign. I completed my Master's of Business Administration. Prior to that I attended the University of Washington, where I completed my Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology. Starting before I completed my Bachelor's, I have been working with students to demystify learning. I have volunteered my time to help teenagers in underserved communities prepare for ACT and SAT...

Hi! I'm currently a medical student at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. I graduated summa cum laude in April 2020 from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Neuroscience, B.S. with honors in Psychology, B.A. in French, minor in Chemistry and certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I love teaching and tutoring people in topics of all kinds and have done so since freshman year of high school when I began working as a...

Hi! My name is Weilong and I'm a graduate student in Genetic Counseling at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to be successful in the classroom and in the world!... I believe...

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a 2018 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology, and a minor in Latin. Since graduation, I have lived in Chicago working for a high frequency trading firm, and volunteering on week nights with a nonprofit called Tutoring Chicago. I tutored students all throughout high school and college, and am very excited to continue doing so...

I am an MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding/skiing, and watching hockey.