Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving St. John, IN

I aim to increase understanding and retention of information as well as developing not just the skills to solve a specific problem, but the mindset needed to then solve all future problems. Also, I try and make the process as enjoyable as possible!... I like to take my time to understand how each individual student learns and change my teaching style to suit their needs.

...I love watching my students grow and learn as they continue to gain more knowledge and it gives me joy to see them succeed with my help along the way. I am a great communicator and listener, and I can put myself in my student's shoes and understand their lives. It is my goal that...

...to hear students' perspectives 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...

...every child has the potential to learn and succeed, regardless of their challenges. My goal as a teacher is to unlock that potential and help my students become confident and independent readers and writers. My approach is grounded in the Orton Gillingham method, which is a structured, multisensory, and sequential approach to teaching reading and...

...Strategic Management and Political Science. While at WashU, I worked at the Writing Center and helped peers with their essays and applications. In addition to the Writing Center, I was also a Teaching Assistant for MicroEconomics and Intro to Political Science and worked closely with students in both roles to clarify class material. I have...

...it was time to learn something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals. How can you expect a student to do well on a standardized test when that student feels...

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

...give back to the community that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students. Now that I am no longer a student, I wish to contribute to the coming generation by...

...a rising junior at the University of Chicago. I'm planning on double majoring in Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and have lots of experience helping others with schoolwork. Don't hesitate to reach out, I love helping others to reach their goals, especially...

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned...

I have been an educator for 8 years now. I love working with young people, because I find that they are always teaching me new things and helping to keep my brain fresh and my heart warm. I look forward to supporting students in getting stronger in reading and writing.

...see that math is interesting, not scary, and that it is OK to struggle with it sometimes. The way that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and tutoring sessions. I encourage conversations about math, use of manipulatives and games, and I even...

...Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UIUC in 2013. I completed a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at RFUMS in 2017. I have decided to tutor because I have had my own struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I...

...the language. It also means that, to this day, I do not enjoy our cold Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts...

...Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom. My goal as a tutor is to help students take...

...has been an educator and principal for close to 20 years. When I graduated high school, I went to and graduated from Hyles Anderson College with a BS in Elementary Education. I taught Elementary School for 7 years in a specialized class helping children in a variety of grades and ages, focusing on subjects that...

...teacher, but also be a role model and mentor. My educational philosophy is centered around adapting my teaching style to better meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington University, and I am currently...

...skill set. Growing up in a large family also granted me the opportunity to learn patience, and I feel that has helped me develop the capacity to connect with students and build a relationship built on respect and mutual understanding. When not working with students, I can be found writing and recording with my band...

...to be the most fun. This is mainly because I think most teachers and tutors in this area are quite boring and my approach to these subjects is very different. Nearly everything in the world can be broken down into something smaller, both literally and figuratively. There is no such thing as a concept that...