Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Glendale Heights, IL

My name is Kira, and I am currently working towards a degree in Spanish and Dance at Loyola University Chicago.

...at Chicago, a biological science major on the pre-medical track. I have been privately tutoring for the past three years, with students from a variety of age ranges, from elementary to high school, and in a variety of subjects, from English to Chemistry. I love working with students and helping them grow as students and...

...Bachelors in Sociology/Criminology. Then, became a certified teacher through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my...

...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign! With a fiery passion for learning and the drive to succeed, I aim to sharpen the skills and knowledge of others just as much as I focus on self-improvement. I have had experience teaching as a children's art teacher for four years and a high school peer tutor for three...

...of 6 weeks. I was a teaching assistant for a class named Learners and Leaders where I taught kids a variety of information through harkness-style discussions, guided group work, and independent help during study hall. I care so much about the education system and have always gone out of my way to help a student...

...I was a junior in high school, making me a very approachable and qualified tutor. In addition to tutoring, I have also worked as a Counselor in Training at my community's summer camp, babysat and nannied, and have vast experience volunteering at my local elementary as well as middle schools. Being fresh out of high...

...It's important to acknowledge we all have different cognitive levels of comprehension and with a little support from your Varsity Tutors, we both can engage in bidirectional learning where I learn as much as you do. With my special interest in the subjects of English (Language/ESL/lexical content, grammar content) Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Essay Conducting, and...

...test my skills, I became part of the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), an educational association that works toward student research and production of an individual project to be exhibited at a competition. This passion for competition and research has bettered me by feeding my hunger for knowledge and advancement. It was difficult,...

...by the questions students ask me that urge me to keep learning. I also enjoy tutoring en Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle...

...students. When I am away from tutoring and teaching I enjoy traveling; seeing new and exciting places. I've trained and taught martial arts for four years and I still find it very enjoyable. I am an avid gamer as well and spend my down time challenging myself against others in computer based strategy games.

...Illinois at Chicago majoring in Public Health. I have numerous years of experience in guiding and educating high school and middle school students in civic engagement. I want to help students realize their full potential, even when subjects seem bleak or if external factors get in the way of their success. I believe that students...

I enjoy being a tutor and helping others out. It is a great way for me to gain teaching experience, learn more, and improve my skills while also allowing others to learn material.

...Illinois at Chicago and I have taken many rigorous courses to prepare myself for further education. I am constantly active in my community and have endless experience in tutoring and helping students exceed. I am very passionate about science and math, but love to learn new things about every field all the time. I know...

...in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Miami, FL at a young age. I attended college for two years before transferring to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor where I earned my B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in the city of Chicago. I love to help others and tutoring...

...students alternative ways to look at problems and come up with solutions. I have always been a visual learner, which was challenging in some courses where visuals were not commonly used. I love using my creative arts skills to bring visuals to these courses and help others understand them in a new way.

...literature. I believe that it is most important to make learning fun and engaging. I always make sure the lesson is student centered. Students have a choice and their opinions are important. I enjoy traveling and learning about new places. I love new experiences and enjoy being a student myself by learning Japanese and Spanish....

...how to approach different learning styles l. I think the most important part of being a tutor is being able to adapt to the different learning needs of each individual student. Everyone learns in different ways, at their own pace, and has their unique strengths and struggles, and I believe I have the ability to...

...Cum Laude. I am working as an Emergency Department Technician while I prepare to go to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. I love to learn and enjoy helping others find the satisfaction in growing and achieving their goals through learning. I believe it's important to learn the student's preferred learning style (visual/tactile/auditory) and...

I am a Duke University Alumni with a passion for connecting young, driven students with the resources they need to succeed.

...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 at comedy shows.