Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Prospect, IL

...with Honors. I am currently in my last year of medical school at Midwestern University. I started tutoring students in high school and continued during college. While I tutor a variety of topics, I especially enjoy teaching science and math. My teaching philosophy is all about engaging interest in the topic the student is learning...

...door to many opportunities to teach overseas in international/American schools. I've taught in Taiwan, China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School...

...of an itinerant academic journey and still obtained 2 Masters degrees from Tier 1 schools I understand complexity of the academic journey. Every person is unique; even an individual is not static. People change (and grow) over time due to life dynamics. I studied Social Sciences as an undergrad while minoring in Computer Science. After...

...have had some expeirience in since I tutored throughout highschool. I also have 5 younger siblings who I help with their school. I primarly enjoy tutoring in any math or science subject since I am an engineer, I am very well versed in these materials and that I can tutor these materials at any level....

...IL. My academic strengths pertain to science and math. Growing up, I participated in the math team during middle school and high school. I have previously tutored in high school chemistry and high school algebra. My previous students benefitted from tutoring as a significant letter grade increase was noticeable after several tutoring sessions. My tutoring...

...it is never too early, or too late, to enjoy learning. I believe in a personalized approach, keeping in mind the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each of my students. I encourage students to think carefully, read carefully, and question often. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing, and rollerblading.

...his or her own logic to the problem, thus, when I tutor, I adapt to the method and logic that the student is using and guide them to the correct answer. I will, also, suggest other methods and demonstrate my method of solving the same problem to provide the student with a variety of methods,...

...in the subject areas of Math, Physics, and Social Studies. What I love most about tutoring is building confidence and reducing anxiety through concept mastery. Your personality, goals, strengths, and needs determine the scope, pace, style, and materials for our work together. I'm a life-long learner who loves to read for personal and professional growth....

...and AP Exams because I have taken each exam myself and have previous experience tutoring others for those exams. My approach to tutoring focuses on building self-confidence and connecting each student's individual strengths and experiences to the subject matter to make it easier to master. I was recently accepted into the University of Chicago Law...

...tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including 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...

...on literature. I teach tricks to look for and track literary devices, such as color-marking. As a Political Science major, my coursework included courses on the U.S. system, political thought, and international politics. Part of the fun of tutoring is exploring concepts with students through their questions and particular interests. As a Varsity Tutor, I...

...me invaluable skills and strategies that I look forward to putting to good use with my students! I like to take a highly personalized approach to teaching, and I design my curricula with my students' skills, interests, and difficulties in the forefront of my mind. I'm a firm believer in reading and writing to learn,...

...Buenos, Aires, Argentina for one summer. I was always the go-to friend in my peer group whenever anyone needed a second eye at any piece of writing, whether it was a medical school application, an essay for class, or a piece of creative writing just for fun. In my experience, students have the best outcomes...

...the pressures that come with being in school. I have helped tutor underrepresented students for the past four years both in my community and on online volunteer platforms. My primary concern is for students to gain confidence in themselves, and in the subject matter at hand. I have extensive experience tutoring middle school students algebra,...

...American history classes at local "traditional" colleges and universities. When I teach, I don't necessarily focus on the facts of history, but on the larger transitions. I want students to understand how history has changed over time. I also try to convey to students that history can be fun to learn. In my personal life,...

I am a kind-hearted, passionate, professional and highly determined tutor who puts his student's success and safety as number one priority. I love watching my students grow and learn...

...have worked in Spanish, French, and Catalan at the professional level. I plan to pursue a law degree in the near future. I bring eight years of research and writing and teaching in the US, Spain, Canada, and Chile, and I'm excited to bring my diverse background to the table in order to help you...

...school more, got better grades and had more fun in class. It is my belief that every child is a learner, and that everyone should have equal access to education. No achievement is too small or too big to celebrate. Learning involves trial and error, making mistakes, and making progress every step of the way....

After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!

...free and open discussion with my classmates. Not everyone's experience with school is as positive as mine was, but I don't believe that learning should be a struggle. Going to school builds an academic base for your future and it sets you up for the way you will live the rest of your life. But...