Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Woodstock, IL

...to teach in a self-contained K-9 classroom, holding endorsements in middle school mathematics and social studies. I currently teach for a public school, with a course load of 7th grade math, 7th/8th grade Pre-Algebra, 8th grade Algebra, and 9th/10th Geometry. I also have experiencing teaching sixth grade math and 9th grade English. I received a...

...passed my oral and written exams, and selected a thesis project of measuring oxygen isotope ratios in organic compounds in meteorites (to determine if these compounds came from interstellar space or were synthesized "locally.") Late in life, however, I was blessed with the birth of twins, James and Margaret, and I decided to leave the...

...am the business manager and assistant musical director of Yale's oldest all-gender a cappella group Redhot and Blue. I also love theatre and write my own music. I am a huge fan of behavioral economics and everything social science, but I do love a good reading response and a creative writing assignment.

...the Champions program, where we mostly worked on college prep. This is where my passion to help others understand material and to be of use towards their paths to success only grew. It is extremely rewarding to see someone finally understand a concept, which can be very empowering and can increase one's passion for learning....

...at Chicago. I am currently studying to be a civil engineer. I have tutored many of the kids throughout high school and I now take pride in tutoring my fellow classmates. I tutor for a wide variety math classes such as geometry, trigonometry, algebra, precalculus, and calculus. One of the reasons I chose to study...

...loves to work with teenagers and adult students on LSAT prep, world religions, writing, ACT and SAT prep, public speaking, and similar subjects! I attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude with dual majors in political science and in theology. From there, I went on to Duke University, where I attended both...

...have experience as a tutor in a volunteer capacity for kids in the Durham area. Upon graduation, I will be enrolling in law school, though I have not yet decided which school to attend. I got a 178 on my LSAT and love the subject matter, so I am excited to teach it.

...sciences such as psychology and sociology though I love learning so I'm good for anything. I believe that person-centric learning is the best approach to tutoring so I make sure to tailor my ways to what you need. Other than that I am a huge football fan and love to read during my free time.

...so we can get some learning done! I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (go Chiefs!) in 2016 where I studied English and Biology. I'm currently applying to graduate school. And I went to high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL. I try not to lecture! Instead, I give a quick overview...

...a Bachelor's Degree in History. I am enthusiastic about education and have been teaching for several years. I have high scores on the math and science parts of the ACT and AP tests. In addition, I have strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Thank you for the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. All the...

...as a foreign language overseas for several years, as well and am TEFL certified. I taught English in Spain for two years, and, most recently, was an English Language Teacher Trainer with the United States Peace Corps in Ecuador. I am passionate about providing equal educational opportunities to students of all ages and backgrounds. While...

...four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I was happy to if they asked. I want to help your child succeed to the best of their abilities. I like helping people. It's what I do.

...for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are my strengths. I also tutor calc 1,2, and 3, algebra, pre calc, and geometry. I'm proud to say I've maintained a 5 star review, and I'm confident I can assist...

...Legal Studies. I graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Although I eventually plan on obtaining my PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology, I am having a great time tutoring students and helping them reach their full potential in a wide range of subjects! I am also a licensed substitute teacher in the State of Illinois.

...to work out a problem on their own. Repetition of this practice is key! Now I am working towards a Computer Science degree at Lake Forest College. I speak English, Russian, and Spanish. Previously, I tutored my peers and elementary students in Computer Science, math, and Spanish. Beyond these subjects, I tutor students in art...

...This is why one on one tutoring can be so beneficial. By working on an individual basis, getting to know their learning styles and interests, it makes the job so rewarding and beneficial for clients. I am never afraid of changing my approach or my content, if it isn't working for the student. I have...

...and the English language, as well as a sincere, caring teaching style that encourages students to confidently tackle problematic subjects. I encourage broad scope understanding by breaking down big overarching themes until the big picture really comes into focus. I don't leave students with a fuzzy, general picture, nor do I dwell on rote memorization....

...to the learner and the learner to the world. Learners see relevance in realistic situations and are therefore engaged and motivated. Motivated and engaged learners explore complex situations, find connections, problem solve and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying. These connections propel learners to branch out into other subject areas to explore...

...as a student myself, I connect well with other students to understand how they learn and develop the best plan of action. I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching, so I dedicate time and effort behind each student and I try to teach them how to teach themselves as well.

...students how to learn and to autonomize problem solving skills and processes they can apply to all problems rather than just helping them get the answer they need on a specific problem. This is the approach that my teachers used with me, and I've found it to be successful in teaching others as well. In...