Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Highland, IN

...volunteer, again at a homeless shelter through a Chicago Public School program. Currently, I have returned to teaching Sunday School, working with some wonderful children between the ages of 10 and 12 at my inner city church. When I am not working with children, I work full time in customer service in a small internet...

...graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child...

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.

...and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to...

...a student at the University of Chicago pursuing a double major in Economics and Cognitive Science. I have been helping students with, SAT, college applications, piano performance, and other subjects like math for several years. Now, I hope to take advantage of Varsity Tutors's online model to help students across the country reach academic goals...

...Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need...

...graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry, prose, nonfictional personal essays, academic essays, screenplays, and everything in between....

...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 on cognitive modeling as a tool to enable students to learn how to reason through a problem - a vital skill, not only in math and science, but in life...

I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.

...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, private school entrance exams, and, most recently, college application essays. My teaching style is personalized and dynamic. During sessions, students typically solve problems and practice skills. When I'm not tutoring, I...

...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 that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor...

...life, as I was a student who personally struggled and took many steps to overcome the challenges presented during my early education. As somebody who has had to work to find new intuitive ways to learn, I highly value the qualities of patience and out-of-the-box thinking to help my students succeed! I have tutored all...

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.

...belief that eliminating the education gap is a critical step in combating widespread health disparities, promoting individual health and well-being, and ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans. I received my Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University, where I conducted and published research on strategies to improve the quality of U.S. healthcare....

...and philosophy classes to undergraduates. I also taught Standardized Test Prep (SAT and GRE) for Summit Tutors and Kaplan. I took a break from school and moved to Europe (Germany). I loved it so much that I decided to continue my education on that side of the Atlantic.In fact, I completed my PhD in history...

...State University I designed a program for the undergraduates to prepare them for job interviews. The program consisted of resume clinics, mock interviews and networking training. Currently, I am a mentor in the Year Up program which helps under resourced people between 18 and 24 get the certifications they need to get good jobs. My...

...helping low-income minority students gain knowledge surrounding higher education, as well as provides them with free SAT test preparation. I 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'...

...Director of Programming for a summer camp supporting kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school and/or standardized tests). I believe learning and teaching should be...

...in my heart. Its intricacies and relevance to the world captivate me, and I enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with students. Whether exploring DNA replication or delving into ecology, I aim to make learning captivating and relatable, fostering both knowledge and confidence in my students. Additionally, I'm proficient in tutoring Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, and English...

...personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths...