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

...University of Chicago. With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to someday use my prestigious degree to wait tables...

...writing is one of my favorite subjects to tutor because I love helping students master the craft themselves and seeing their writing improve. I believe in working very interactively with students in order to help them discover ways to solve new problems on their own and improve their methods for and interest in learning.

...on transferring the credits in a year to a school with a physical campus. My eventual hope is to acquire an M.S. in Clinical Psychology. Although I find the flat and barren landscape of Illinois to be slightly depressing, I do enjoy bouldering and climbing when I get the opportunity to do so. I love...

...who excels in motivating and inspiring others, and who is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't...

...coach high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and - yes - fun! I've taken the LSAT and GRE; my scores were...

...and throughout life. Given my experience at Avon, I believe I am particularly strong at communicating with students who are struggling to balance the rigors of high school life with the stress of the college process. In my free time, I can typically be found reading, working on my acting, exercising and occasionally indulging my...

...themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how to flick that switch in their heads, and in fact think...

...Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just over five years. I'm an avid baker, enjoyer of comedy and total dog lover.... I understand that not every student is enthusiastic about their education. But, I do believe that every student, if taught with a highly...

...at Chicago. I have enjoyed teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test). When I am not conducting research or tutoring, you can find me being a mentor for Science...

...excelled in talented and gifted language arts throughout school. I have written features and news for several publications (Google my name for published work) - I have been with Varsity Tutors for two years, with the privilege of working with more than two dozen students in areas of reading, grammar, writing, spelling and ACT English....

...all manner of writing and reading comprehension needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum...

...literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students of all...

...century American literature, with a particular focus on the American South and American Civil War. Outside of academics, I have also rowed for Harvard's Varsity Lightweight Crew team. Professionally, I have substantial experience with technical writing, having worked for Putnam Investments as a freelance writer, and having also written content for Verdad Advisers, a long only...

...my students reach their academic goals. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Performance and Communication Arts, and a Master's Degree in Chinese Politics. With a long academic career and lots of experience with standardized tests, I'm ready help prepare my students for their next steps and help them succeed and build confidence where...

I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching high school and college students, mostly in composition. I'm currently employed as a college instructor, and I have a very well-informed sense of what colleges require from students.

...is the study of Latin and ancient Greek. Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test prep. I teach by asking students the right questions...

...came to Chicago in 2011 to attend Northwestern University, where I received a B.S. in Education and Social Policy, majoring in Social Policy and minoring in Psychology. I worked for a few years in early childhood policy research, and now I'm studying social work at the University of Chicago. I would love to work with...

...dedicated my career to reading and writing. I have a passion for the English language, and I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second language in Venezuela and Jordan, and I acutely understand the challenges and pitfalls of learning a new language....

...have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics I like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently...

I'm a recent graduate from UIC's English Program. I have been tutoring for 8 years and ran an in-home tutoring business when I was in High school. I'm quite experienced in helping students reach their academic goals and look forward to helping you! In my spare time I love to paint, exercise and of course,...