Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Hyde Park, IL

Before joining Varsity Tutors, I devoted 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....

Hello. I am so thrilled to be here and offer you my support in your learning journey. I am a certified K-6 elementary and ESL teacher from California. I received my degree form the University of California and have taught in the classroom and the online setting in general subject, test-prep, Language Arts and ESL...

My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence...

...Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to helping my students in a personalized fashion that allows them to achieve...

...and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply...

...computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing. Furthermore, having watched thousands of hours of educational Youtube (e.g. TED-Ed, Schishow, 3Blue1Brown), I can often...

...and French from my travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected to underlying physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching chemistry is to always keep...

...a total of 14 AP classes and achieved a 35 and 1570 on the ACT and SAT respectively. Furthermore, I have earned the title of National Merit Finalist by scoring well on the PSAT. I have worked in many different clubs and have tutored a wide variety of students. I'm happy to share my high...

...in Anthropology as well as History 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...

I enjoy learning and I've been a tutor for a long time at different types of tutoring venues over the years. I have bachelors degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry and a PhD in chemical engineering. I am a life-long learner. For the purposes of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, physics, math, Spanish,...

...the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I...

...you will be able to navigate any problem because you will know the subject backwards and forwards, from the ground up. I have three years of experience tutoring high school and college students algebra, calculus, SAT/ACT, physics and chemistry. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in chemical engineering and chemistry.

...(such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children and understand the importance of good communication between the parents and...

...my experience from actually being a student and tutee. I find that a personalized approach based on communication and individual learning style empowers students to not only improve in one specific class, but thrive in future endeavors. In one word, my tutoring style is collaborative: I tailor my approach to engage each student and create...

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!

As a tutor with over 4 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and levels of academic ability. Throughout my career, I have developed particular expertise in standardized test preparation, working with students to achieve their best possible scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, Selective...

I graduated from Elmhurst College (now Elmhurst University) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a focus in Early Childhood (birth-3rd grade), letter of approval for special education and a minor in teaching English as a second language. Since then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in...

...and 2 (AB and BC) as well as Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. In terms of the sciences, I have had significant success in high school and advanced placement level Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. My tutoring style is very unique and personalized for each student I work with. Considering the fact that I have...

I want to help. Especially those who appreciate help. Teaching at a residential treatment facility is an excellent example of how I worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I...

Originally from sunny California, Grace is a teacher and performer currently working in Chicago. She graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a degree in English Literature and Theatre, with a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the...