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

...Creighton's "Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound,...

...been teaching English, writing, and film collectively for about 5 years. I have a Master's degree and have taught college courses, but I especially love the 1 on 1 connections that tutoring provides. If you want to improve your SAT score, strengthen your writing, deepen your reading comprehension, or learn about film, let's work together!...

...writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope to become an English professor someday, and to this end, I'm starting a PhD program in English Literature in August 2015. I'm currently based in St....

...educator with over 14 years of experience, I consider myself an expert at meeting learners where they are now and then systematically guiding them to where they want to be. I derive great joy from helping my students reach new milestones and maximize their academic potential. While I teach, lecture, and tutor on a wide...

...a 19 year old student myself! I am a Dean's List student, Honor Roll Student, Harvard Medical Leader Nominee and proud Magna Cum Laude graduate. I love to help others learn and love school! As someone who has been previously bullied, I am determined in making sure everyone is included. My best interest is to...

...explore expressions, cultures, and deep inner work, which aligns perfectly with my holistic educational philosophy. My teaching philosophy centers on the idea that education should empower students. My tutoring style is adaptive, focusing on meeting each student's unique needs while fostering an environment of patience and support to encourage self-confidence and independence. Outside of academia,...

...name is Steve. I am a former social worker who is looking for some part-time work. I have spent a good number of years reading as a personal passion. I believe that I have great skills writing and understanding the written word. I am capable and ready to help with any work except more advanced...

...On one side is instant success. The other is where I see my classmates get ahead where I have fallen behind. I have had to struggle and work my way up. I know what it???s like to do the homework and read the chapters but still fail the test. I love inspiring people. It takes...

...role reversal, etc. In addition to teaching, I have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality in the development of depression, and hope to work at a research institution before becoming a teacher. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...St. Louis. I am double-majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Spanish. I have extensive knowledge and research experience in psychology, particularly clinical and abnormal psychology. I have conducted several research projects studying psychotic illnesses, anxiety, and personality. While my speciality subject is Psychology, I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including Spanish (all levels),...

I am a recent MA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm an effective communicator who thrives in both one-on-one and group settings, and as a teaching assistant, I have consistently been rated above both departmental and college-wide averages in every evaluation metric.

...private school and I began my time as a student in the University City School District, or U-City, as it is known colloquially. U-City schools were vastly different from my Jewish school--they were poorly funded, consisted mostly of black students, and a vast majority of students qualified to receive free or reduced-price lunches. Many of...

...and clarify core concepts for Introduction to Biomedical Engineering course. Beyond tutoring academically, I assist students with their assimilation into college life as well. I tutor Biomedical Engineering, all math subjects ranging from K-12 to junior college level, all levels of Physics, all levels of Biology, all level of Chinese, and SAT preparation, including regular...

...prep to learning how to read. I'm in Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test...

...to Varsity Tutors! I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Boston College, where I was an honors student and an orientation leader. After graduating, I taught high school English and have over 6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab...

...are all human, we all make mistakes, and we all need to learn to apologize and forgive ourselves and others when we fall. While my students will tell you that I have taught them many important lessons about English, the most important lessons I have taught them are inevitably about life.

...turning students into teachers--helping learn the subject matter well enough that they feel comfortable explaining it to another person. I'm always eager to work with an individual student to develop a teaching and studying approach that caters to that student's individual strengths and needs. I believe patience, understanding and a positive, friendly tutor-student relationship is...

...an easier way to solve questions. My teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method for arriving at an answer, and it's up to the tutor to guide them towards optimal performance. Although I graduated with a science degree, I study philosophy and history for fun....

...I earned a B.A. in History while at Blackburn College, where I minored in Literature and Philosophy. Since then, I completed an M.A. in History at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and the University of New Hampshire. I also finished an M.S.T. in College Teaching at the University of New Hampshire, along with my Ph.D. in History....

...law students academic support including study skills, time management and basic legal analysis skills. For me, tutoring is about unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math...